Ancient warriors stayed alive through tactical ingenuity, daring, and ruthless determination, and adhered to codes of loyalty that determined their military action. This did not, however, mitigate their cruelty: foot soldiers were expendable, and only a leader's charismatic personality -- and a just cause-staved off rebellion. Step onto the battlefield with some of the fiercest warriors of all time. The Huns, with their superior riding skills and marksmanship, shattered once-impenetrable kingdoms. Barbarians raided towns, forcing them to erect walls for protection. The Vikings plundered and pillaged, taking almost the whole of Ireland from the Celts, themselves strong warriors. An Lu-Shan destroyed China's ancient unity, introducing the country to devastation by warlords. And Vlad Dracula's popular reputation as a vampire stems from the buckets of blood he spilled. Plentiful images -- many in color -- capture the glory and fury of ancient warfare.