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9781568470108
Step back in time and trace the occupation of the soldier from its origins to the present day. This is a fascinating account of life as an ordinary soldier, from ancient times up to the modern era. Photos of artifacts, quotations, and carefully researched construction artwork and maps help to create a detailed picture of a soldier's life. The 10 soldiers are a: Greek hoplite, a Roman legionnaire, crusading knight, Mongol horseman, Aztec warrior, Prussian musketeer, Union soldier in the Civil War, British soldier in WW1, Soviet soldier in WW2, and American soldier in the Gulf War of 1990-91. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and timeline. For juvenile readers.Chrisp, Peter is the author of 'Soldier through History' with ISBN 9781568470108 and ISBN 156847010X.
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