Not One Step Back

Not One Step Back tells the dramatic story of history’s great sieges. From the dusty plains of Texas to the great walls of Constantinople, and the trenches of Vicksburg to the jungles of Vietnam, Martin Windrow details 20 remarkable episodes of heroism and defiance that were not just extraordinary battles but turning points in human history. Accompanied by maps, illustrations and fascinating asides on tactics, weaponry and life under siege this is both a dramatic account of human resilience and an enthralling overview of more than 200 years of military history.