How war has changed in the last thirty years and the consequences for today. The greatness of a battle is determined not by its size or by the number of soldiers involved but rather by its effect and influence upon future events. In a series of thrilling recreations of eight of the most significant military encounters of the last three decades, Connaughton presents a fascinating insight into the nature of modern warfare and the influence it has on contemporary events. Conflicts covered include Goose Green in the Falklands, the invasion of Grenada, Operation Desert Storm, operations in Mogadishu, the Siege Gorazde, Operation Barras in Sierra Leone, Fallujah Iraq and Helmand Province in Afghanistan...