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Led by the charismatic Bonnie Prince Charlie and fought in the main by clansmen loyal to the Stuarts, the revolt initially saw government forces outmanoeuvred and outfought before the Prince’s march on London halted at Derby. But the following spring, pursued back into the Highlands by the Duke of Cumberland, the Prince’s army made its doomed last stand on the moor of Culloden. 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Gregory Fremont-Barnes reveals how the Soviet invasion had enormous implications on the global stage; it prompted the US Senate to refuse to ratify the hard-won SALT II arms-limitation treaty, and the USA and 64 other countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. 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Seaborne Assault examines twelve case studies spanning four major conflicts: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Falklands War. These operations ranged from large-scale assaults, as in the battles of Normandy and Leyte Gulf, to smaller, strategically significant missions such as Operation Albion and the Falklands landings. Each chapter, crafted by seasoned historians, provides a detailed account of planning, execution, and outcomes, offering readers a clear understanding of the challenges involved.    \u003cbr\u003e While amphibious operations fall into several categories—assault, raid, withdrawal, demonstration, and support—the book concentrates on the first of these. It addresses logistical hurdles, strategic decisions, and leadership dynamics that shaped their outcomes. For example, the Normandy landings demonstrate the importance of air and naval supremacy, while the Falklands campaign highlights the difficulties of operating far from home. 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