Bacteria and Bayonets: The Impact of Disease in American Military History

The Deadly Enemy Within: How Microbes Have Affected War Outcomes from Colonial Times to the Present is a groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden history of how disease has shaped the outcome of wars throughout American military history.

From colonial times to the present, this book uncovers the little-known role that microbes have played in determining the fate of battles and campaigns. Through vivid anecdotes and historical accounts, author David R.

Petriello takes readers on a gripping journey through time, highlighting the ways in which disease has been both a formidable foe and an unpredictable ally in warfare.

From yellow fever to malaria, tuberculosis to bubonic plague, this book sheds light on the often-overlooked role that microbes have played in shaping the course of history. Don't miss out on this fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the deadly enemy within that has affected war outcomes for centuries.

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