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BL
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583908
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b413127
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| Main Entry
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Cooper, Paul
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| Title & Author
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Going to war in the 18th century /\ Paul Cooper ; [illustrations by Mark Bergin ... [et al.]
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| Edition Statement
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1st American ed
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Franklin Watts,, c2001
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| Series Statement
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Armies of the past
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| Page. NO
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32 p. :: col. ill., col. maps ;; 28 cm
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| ISBN
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053114593X (lib. bdg.):
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: 9780531145937 (lib. bdg.)
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| Notes
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Includes index
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| Contents
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18th-century wars -- Recruiting -- Infantry -- Cavalry -- Artillery -- Special duties -- American revolution -- Forts and sieges -- Tactics -- Life in camp -- Life in the navy -- After the battle -- Glossary -- Index
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| Abstract
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Surveys the armed forces and wars of the eighteenth century, including the American Revolution. This new series focuses on the fighting forces of different historical eras. With a unique global perspective, Armies of the Past combines a high-interest topic with solid historical analysis. Each book gives a brief background of the featured conflict, then delves into the day-to-day details of life at war: weapons and ammunition, new technology, and battle strategy. Vivid full-color illustrations and maps bring the text to life
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| Subject
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Military history, Modern-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
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Military art and science-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
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Naval art and science-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
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Armed Forces-- History-- 18th century, Juvenile literature
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| Added Entry
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Bergin, Mark
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| Parallel Title
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Going to war in the eighteenth century
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