Illustrated Military History of Hungary (Four Stars)

An interesting book, lavishly illustrated throughout. This book looks at the role of the Hungarian military, from an armed band to a People's Army and beyond. It's a fascinating story that takes in Hungary's role as a bulwark against the Turks, its relationship with Austria, its membership in the Warsaw Pact and, later on, its membership in NATO. I've been fascinated with the Hungarians ever since serving with them in the Sinai while they provided the military police to the Multinational Force and Observers. My only critiscism is that the book misuses or garbles many English idioms.