Published 2009
by Hambledon Continuum in London, New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-298).
| Statement | Philip Sabin. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | U29 .S23 2009 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xxi, 298 p., [24] p. of plates : |
| Number of Pages | 298 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL23910576M |
| LC Control Number | 2009293745 |
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Lost Battles is a rather difficult, rambling book, full of brilliant insights and ground-breaking analysis. The book is lavishly illustrated with color diagrams, which must have given Sabin's editors massive heart attacks. Publishers hate to spend that kind of money! THE LOST BATTLES. Leonardo, Michelangelo, and the Artistic Duel that Defined the Renaissance. by Jonathan Jones. BUY NOW FROM Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our Pro Connect email alert. Mar 22, · Lost Battles is the greatest concept for a wargame I every encountered, with the worst execution. It is, in my estimation, the worst board game I’ve ever played. I’ll close with this tidbit. This myth was disputed by America's most decorated officer of that war, Colonel David Hackworth, in his book "About Face." The U.S. military had every advantage, yet mistakes were made and battles lost. Internet research turns up these lost battles of the Vietnam war: 1.
