Vividly brings to life more than 75 of our country s great conflicts -- from Lexington to Gettysburg, from Little Bighorn to Pearl Harbor -- with easy-to-read maps, lively text, & both modern & period illustrations. Each entry begins with a complete description of the conflict, including events leading up to it, notable commanders involved, strategies, troop sizes & strengths, terrain, & so on. Every battle is brilliantly illustrated with a comprehensive yet easy-to-read two-color battle map. Provides full coverage of every battle in each region of the country, including travel directions to the sites. A perfect armchair traveling companion & a reference standard.