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manchesterreg:
Has anyone read this series...Maneuver and Battle in the Mexican Revolution: Rise of the Praetorians: Volume 1. Thinking of getting all 3 Volumes but bit pricey

Leigh Metford:
It depends on how seriously you're interested in the Mex Rev. If you just want to 'Hollywood' it you don't need these books. If you want a thoroughly comprehensive military history with lashings of insightful analysis thrown in then buy them; there's nothing else even remotely comparable in the English language.

There are in fact five volumes. Volumes Four and Five cover the period after the defeat of Huerta's armies when the revolutionary forces fought amongst themselves and battles expanded to corps level.   

manchesterreg:
Thanks, Its more for History than gaming. A period i have not read anything on. Thank you

Leigh Metford:
You're welcome.

If you're entirely new to the subject I'd recommend starting with one of the numerous general histories in print to give you a solid understanding of the chaotic, labyrinthine political background to the military dimension of the revolution, manchesterreg. Some of these should be available through your public library system.

sjwalker51:
There’s also the single volume “strategy and tactics of the Mexican Revolution” by the same author if you want a cheaper introduction

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