: A minor incident involving the shooting of an elderly pig almost triggered a full-scale international war between the United States and Great Britain in 1859.
: During a siege in Poland in 1519, the simple act of buttering bread reportedly began as a way to prevent the spread of disease among soldiers, leading to the culinary staple we know today. Book Features and Purchase Options The Greatest War Stories Never Told: 100 Tales ...
The book by Rick Beyer is a collection of a century of quirky, bizarre, and overlooked true stories from over 2,000 years of military history. Rather than focusing on grand strategy or famous generals, these tales highlight the eccentricities and accidents that have shaped human conflict. Notable Stories from the Collection : A minor incident involving the shooting of
: Originally published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2005, it is a 224-page hardcover or softcover book. Rather than focusing on grand strategy or famous