Fields of Battle - Tapa dura

Richard Holmes is the author of numerous books including The Firing Line, Soldiers and Riding The Retreat, published both in the UK and in North America. He is the author and presenter of the BBC War Walks series and their accompanying books. His latest television series for the BBC and the History Channel is The Western Front, also accompanied by a bestselling book. Richard Holmes is Professor of Military and Security Studies Cranfield University and the Royal College of Military Science, Schrivenham and Britain's senior serving reserve officer.

1. A collectable series of definitive narrative accounts of important battles in the history of warfare, beautifully produced and illustrated aimed at the mainstream military history market. The series fills a real gap in the market between the Osprey Campaign series and the occasional long history 2. Series Editor Richard Holmes, who enjoys a wide following both from his books and his television series the latest being The Western Front for the BBC and the History Channel. 3. Excellent value for the reader, a highly promotable package.