In extremely arid terrain and a punishing climate, conscripted armies - supported by a handful of tanks, and dozens of aircraft - fought grueling campaigns in this territorial war between Bolivia and Paraguay. With rare photographs and detailed uniform color plates, this book describes the events of the war and the forces and equipment on both sides.

Includes maps of: El Gran Chaco

Introduction -- The Paraguayan forces -- The Bolivian forces -- Military operations -- Weapons -- The airwar -- Foreign involvement -- Select bibliography -- Plate commentaries -- Index.