The Great Sieges tells the dramatic stories of some of history’s most memorable acts of heroism and defiance. Covering the actions of Alexander the Great, Cortés and Napoleon, war elephants, samurai and Desert Rats, here are twenty gripping stories of incredible bravery and endurance, courage and cruelty.
From the plains of Persia to the dust of the Alamo, and from the great walls of Constantinople to the jungles of Vietnam, this is an enthralling overview of military history and human resilience.
