Search the annals of military history and discover a series of strange characters and surprising true stories: the exotic dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire. The First World War battle that halted so a soccer game can be played. The scientist who invented a pigeon rocket in 1943. And remember that old pig whose death caused an international crisis between the United States and Britain. This is the kind of history will find the best war stories never told you. One hundred fascinating stories come two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a large number of photographs, maps, drawings and documents to help each story to life. Little-known stories », he said with a double pun
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The Greatest War Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
August 21st, 2009 by book reviews Leave a reply »Posted in History
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5. 0 out of 5 stars GRANDSON LOVES this book The Greatest War Stories Never said: 100 Tales from Military History to amaze, baffle, and drown (History Channel) I bought 3 books by the author to keep our lake house. . .
I bought this first book about my father who is the overall military history buff. But I started to read himself and was fully of these stories. I am the last man she will never read a book about the history of war. But I could not put it down. Each story - just two pages - is quite interesting, juicy pieces of fascinating information. There are a lot of humor in the book. I read it from cover to cover and then went to my dad. My dad is the kind of person who has almost every book ever published on the subject of military history. Because he knows so much, I thought that maybe would not dig this kind of approach. Boy was ever wrong. I could not stop reading possible for my favorite - which was practically the whole book. Conclusion: This book is one of the few jewels that is both good and interesting that will attract children to school, elderly, men, women, etc. I went to buy the first book after Beyer finished, and it is so wonderful. If you are looking for a gift that is educational, but incredibly fun, you can not go wrong with them.
5. 0 out of 5 stars great bathroom reading and I bought three books by this author. There have been dozens of short films, informative and entertaining stories that never really heard before.
5. 0 out of 5 stars More than the stories of war The book was bought as a gift for my husband who is a military history buff. It was a little skeptical at first, but once I started reading the book, could not wait a.. .
I'm a fan of prose, but not military books in general. My brother does not read books. "But there were so many good things first book Beyer [The Greatest Stories Never said] I sure would love. Did. In any case, this book with stories of war is even more interesting. Even for me, there is much to keep my interest and I am certainly not the typical group of military history book. The best part is that all stories are true, not only probably true, and the sources are in the back of the book for you to check.
3. 0 out of 5 stars Interesting. . . but then the right, but like another reviewer I read, has passed a controversial theory as fact. The questionable story for me is the death of Davy Crockett.
When I first saw The Greatest Stories Never said Rick Beyer, I bought several copies. They made great gifts for nephews, college, my cousins, father, brother-in-law, etc etc including one in my room for visiters. It was perfect.
Now, when I first heard the title of his new book, I was a little reluctant. I'm so in military history, I think, so I only have a few copies to give away. BUT. . . Then I began to read. . One, the book is perfect for when only a few minutes at a time to read a couple pages. And then these stories are bite surprise and bewilder. Certainly could not hear the women of Lawrence of Arabia, or that Santa Anna of Alamo history had something to do with the invention of chewing gum. And now we can order more copies, including one for me, as my friend took me away when I started reading in the car.
4. 0 out of 5 stars Factoids Many interesting This book is great fun and full of interesting facts. It's so interesting that answers many questions I never thought to ask, like «how …
5. 0 out of 5 stars incredible story! I am a social studies teacher and my mouth open a short reading these little things about historical events - this is a great writer in understandable language.
5. 0 out of 5 stars A nice change, this book was a pleasant distraction. To be honest, the first time I saw her and looked to me that the shape would not be so good, but was really surprised pleasntly.
5. 0 out of 5 stars First reading of the work of Beyer, Rick usually stick with known writers like David McCullough, Walter Isaacson, and Stephen B. Oates. This time I went for a new name and I am glad I did.
4. 0 out of 5 stars Great bathroom reading this book is full of interesting little things, which broadcast only one page each, ideal for coffee table or bathroom.
4. 0 out of 5 stars A good read brief and to the point.
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