Weird War: Curious Military Trivia

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Strange facts and bizarre anecdotes from centuries of armed conflict fought with everything from machetes to machine guns.

In this thought-provoking and highly entertaining book, Alan Axelrod, author of The Real History of World War II and many other titles, takes a journey through some of the lesser-known aspects of military history. Discover over a hundred fascinating, startling, or just plain odd facts and stories:
  • Commanders—the good, the bad, and the lucky
  • Defeats snatched from the jaws of victory
  • The real reason American paratroopers bellowed “Geronimo!” when jumping out of their transport planes
  • What—aside from German bombs—caused some of the more unlucky casualties of the London Blitz
  • The shortest war in history—which lasted exactly 38 minutes
  • and much more

作者简介

Alan Axelrod was born on August 25, 1952, in New York. He was educated at Northeastern Illinois University and University of Iowa. He is a leading writer about American history, and is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History. In his books, Axelrod presents the facts, details, and faces that have helped shape the history of the United States. Axelrod has served as a consultant to several museums and institutions. He has received numerous honors, including a National Cowboy Hall of Fame Award in 1991.

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