Battles of English History

"Battles of English History" by H. B. George is a journey through England's most important military clashes and how they shaped the nation. The book opens with the author sharing his goal to show battles as more than just isolated events, but as turning points that changed society and politics. He also talks about the difficulties of explaining complicated military details to everyone and promises to focus on making the stories of these battles understandable while explaining the social and political reasons behind them. This sets us up for a detailed look at battles like Hastings and Bannockburn, which influenced military thinking and also played a big part in forming England's identity.