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If you like fantasy with plenty of epic battles where the battle scenes and strategies are well-defined (you are immersed in the happenings on the battlefield), then this list of the best military fantasy is for you. This subgenre has been receiving a lot of attention, in no small part to some of the great fantasy writers who have been writing some stellar military fantasy-esque books.
Military Fantasy vs Fantasy with Military Elements
Many fantasy books, especially epic fantasy, have detailed military elements. However, keep in mind that there IS a difference between straight Military Fantasy and Fantasy With Military Elements. What’s the major difference? Pure military fantasy has most of the characters in the military. Fantasy With Military Elements may include battle scenes and wars, but the focus is not only on the military or about military life.
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