Stretching across the millennia from prehistoric times to the 20th century and covering every continent except Antarctica, Historic Battlefields in 500 Walks is a guide to exploring hundreds of trails, paths, and landscapes on foot, with insightful commentary on the significance of each battle in world history. Whether you're looking to travel to far-off lands from the comfort of your armchair or planning a trip that includes tours of these historic...

Features ten different multi-day itineraries that lead visitors through every major campaign site, as well as lesser-known venues in unlikely places such as Vermont and New Mexico.

The battlefields of the Civil War are among the most evocative places in the American landscape. "Today you can stand at ... Antietam, at the edge of what is still a farm field, and visualize the waves of infantry, feel the urgency, capture for a moment the meaning of how that day changed our nation's history. The land is there as it was, and for a few minutes you are part of that terrible day, part of history."

America's deadliest special forces unit, the Ghosts, launch an aggressive counter-offensive through hostile jungle and mountain terrains.

A comprehensive travel guide to Civil War battlefields and attractions that can be found in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida; providing a historical overview of the American Civil War; and discussing local restaurants, accommodations, and suggestions for day trips.