[sci-fi_fantasy_fanatic]

I enjoy reading fiction with the focus on large scale military tactics. The problem is, I have a tough time rummaging through the traditional fantasy to find the gems that i am looking for. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy all forms of fantasy but I am looking for something in the veign of Mike Stackpole's work.
Thanks a lot for your time

[Richard]

Have you read Glen Cook's Black Company? Military fantasy, definitely. Don't know if it's quite like Michael's, however.

[Ladijen]

I don't know if this is what you mean, but it seemed pretty militaristic to me:

Harry Turtledove--series that includes "Darkness Rising" (I don't remember the name of the series)

I'm not sure whether or not it is complete; I haven't read the third book yet, and I think there is a fourth out in hardcover.

[This message has been edited by Ladijen (edited May 03, 2002).]

[sci-fi_fantasy_fanatic]

Thanks a lot Richard and Ladjin. I am definatly going to check out Turtledoves book and see if intrest sparks with in me. I have never heard Glen Cook, so I would love to try and find something new.
Well, thanks again.

[sci-fi_fantasy_fanatic]

I apologize for the spelling mistakes in the previous post. I have recently awakened from my slumber, so you know how it goes. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Keyoke]

A other good series by Turtledove is the Videssoss cycle. Roman legion on a different world. I keep meaning to re-read that series myself.

Keyoke

[whitebelly]

I don't know what exactly you're after, but perhaps Paul Kearney's "Monarchies of God" series might qualify. I haven't read these books myself yet - the first 4 volumes (of 5) are on my to-read pile - but I'm told they focus a lot on battles at sea. Kearney himself used to be (or still is?) in the Navy, if I remember correctly.

[Ntschotschi]

Glen Cook - mother of military fantasy http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif
Steven Erikson, especially "Deadhouse Gates"
David Gemmel, "Lion of Macedonia" and its sequel.
Mary Gentle "Ash", the best of this four imo.

[Sepiriz]

Turtledove's "Darkness" was mentioned. The first is on my to read pile. Anyone read all 5 books (so far)?

[lukaspriest]

John Marco's The Jackal of Nar has some interesting militaristic elements, including trench warfare and really cool siege weapons, like acid cannons and flame throwers - all the while having a medieval setting to it.

George R R Martin's aSoIaF has some pretty spectacular large-scale battles, but they dont really encompass the entire books.