The Roots and Consequences of 20th-Century Warfare: Conflicts That Shaped the Modern World

Spanning the Russo-Japanese War (1904–05) to the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s, this title analyzes approximately 30 different battles, offering detailed accounts of each conflict from start to finish and an in-depth look at the many factors that led to war in the 20th century. Tucker (The Roots and Consequences of Civil Wars and Revolutions: Conflicts That Changed World History), a former professor and U.S. Army captain, explains that he tried to include conflicts from each continent. The summary at the beginning of each entry provides a broad examination of the economic, political, and social aspects that contributed to the unrest. In addition to Tucker's contributions, several other authors share their expertise. Each piece is followed by a relevant time line that will be particularly helpful for those less well versed in the subject.