A Soldier's Life: a visual history of soldiers through the ages

The Story

From a Roman legionary to a French sergeant in the Napoleonic wars, a Cheyenne brave, and a United States marine, A Soldier's Life takes a close look at the uniforms, weapons, food and supplies of thirty-five different types of soldiers. Fascinating historical details and full-color photographs of authentic uniform reproductions give a comprehensive view of the life of a soldier.'This is a bang-up job on an eternally enticing topic'. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books