Loose Cannons

Discover the truth behind 2,000 years of military progaganda, lies, inaccuracies, and downright foolishness. You'll be surprised at what you find.

“An outstanding trivia fact book for any military library." ”

"—Midwest Book Review "Frequently amusing, often silly . . . A distracting romp through a series of historical myths relating to military history . . . Donald's dry wit contributes mightily to what makes Loose Cannons a fun, breezy read. —San Francisco Book Review "Funny, often irreverent . . . An entertaining exposé" —History magazine

Graeme Donald has written and broadcasted on the origins of words, nursery rhymes, superstitions, and popular misconceptions for many years. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television shows. He lives in the UK.

Loose Cannons takes a fun, irreverent look at the canards of military history that continue to survive in books and everyday conversation. Exposing long-held myths about leaders and operations, Graeme Donald questions and considers 101 tidbits of trivia that you thought you knew, including: Was Paul Revere really a hero? How did Anna Caroll bring the South to its knees during the Civil War? Did Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders really charge San Juan Hill? Was Hitler a mono-testicular vegetarian obsessed with the occult? Who was Tokyo Rose? What was Che Guevara's real name? Learn the answers to these and ninety-five other questions. You might be surprised at what you find.

Discover the truth behind 2,000 years of military progaganda, lies, inaccuracies, and downright foolishness. You'll be surprised at what you find.

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