reviews of military books

1001 Battles That Changed the Course of World History / R.G. Grant, General Editor. New York: Universe, 2011. 960 p. $36.95 From the battle where Lagash smited Umma in Sumer (c.2450 BC) to the Battle of Marjah (February 13-18, 2010), there’s quite a long list for Mr. Grant to choose from. It’s a daunting job, but anyone who, like the editor, has also consulted for…