Battlefields: Atlas of Epic Battles, 1805-1945 (IMM Lifestyle Books) Historic Maps and Photographs of 22 Famous Military Conflicts with 3-D Battle Reconstructions and Travel Information
Michael Rayner
Publisher : IMM Lifestyle Books
Publication date : February 24, 2026
Print length : 168 pages
ISBN: 9781504801515
A compelling salute to skill, strategy, and bravery.
Battlefields: Atlas of Epic Battles, 1805-1945 explores 22 of the world's most famous battlegrounds. This richly illustrated military history book delivers thrilling accounts of key battle phases, with a unique focus on how terrain influenced the outcome. Packed with historic photographs, detailed battle maps, and rare insights, it is ideal for military history enthusiasts, wargamers, battlefield tourists, and students of strategy.
22 iconic battles from the Napoleonic Wars to World War II
Historic photographs capturing the men, machines, and landscapes of war
Extremely detailed mapping showing positions and movements of fighting forces
3-D battle maps for six epic encounters, with accurate terrain and weather details
Travel information for visiting the battle sites today
Tour company and battle park contacts for guided or self-guided exploration
For six of the most significant battles, this book presents breathtaking 3D maps that bring the action to life! These special maps combine artwork and advanced software, using topographical data, light, and weather conditions to create authentic visual reconstructions of pivotal moments. Each chapter is designed to immerse you in the tactics, troop movements, and turning points that shaped history.
The selection of battlefields was made after extensive research into what are widely regarded as key engagements from 1805 to 1945, in consultation with Michael Rayner of the Battlefields Trust and leading military historians. All featured locations are served by battlefield tour companies or are suitable for self-guided visits, with each site offering much of historical interest today. Safety for visitors was a final factor, ruling out most post-1945 battlefields and defining the scope of this work.
Whether you are a military historian, history teacher, student of war, re-enactor, wargame player, or traveler seeking to walk the ground where history was made, Battlefields: Atlas of Epic Battles, 1805-1945 is an essential resource and an unforgettable visual journey across 150 years of conflict.