This book covers 26 independence wars that have irrevocably changed the world, beginning with the Maccabean Revolt against Rome (167-160 BCE) and ending with the Tamil War for Independence in Sri Lanka (1983-2009). -- Amazon.com.

Americans tend to think of the Vietnam War as a singular event, such that it was a singular conflict in U.S. history. Tucker defines Vietnamese military conflict as a social influence in Vietnam's twentieth-century history and culture, from its struggle for independence to the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War.

A reference on naval warfare includes entries on important battles, naval commanders, and different types of warships, along with 30 maps.

"Covers every important battle and weapons system; every involved nation and significant geographic location; and every political, military, and civilian leader around the world who played a significant role in the war's onset, course, and aftermath ... Compiles significant documents relating to the period. Features include ... analysis of wartime conferences, crucial battlefield and diplomatic turning points, and lingering historical controversies;...

This encyclopedia provides a broad, in-depth, and multidisciplinary look at the causes and effects of warfare between whites and Native Americans, encompassing nearly three centuries of history.

This work is a comprehensive reference work on the War of 1812, offering a multidisciplinary treatment of course, causes, effects, and specific details of the War that provides both quick reference and in-depth analysis. --from publisher description.