military weapons

"New challenges, including terrorism and cyberwarfare, require new technologies. With this in mind, military leaders are overseeing the development of a new generation of cutting edge robots, unmanned vehicles, weapons, tactical gear, and other defense-related technologies"--Amazon.com.

Describes the development, use, and abilities of rifles in the military.

Organized chronologically and by key military technology, covers the weapons, armor, equipment, battles, and military figures that have defined war through the ages, from stone weapons to the laser-accurate stealth bombers of today.

"The toughest, most elite warriors in the U.S. military are the soldiers who serve in the Special Operations Forces. This fact-filled volume presents a treasure trove of information about the weapons and gear that they rely on to complete their frequently dangerous and sensitive missions. The most-commonly used weapons are profiled, as are the land, air, and water vehicles that Special Forces soldiers use most often. Uniforms, MREs, and cutting-edge technology, including a proposed Iron Man-like suit, are also discussed. A comprehensive resource that is sure to appeal to any reader with an interest in the military"--Provided by the publisher.

An international reference to the weapons, tactics, and strategies that have been used from earliest history to the present.

This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEAL's, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.

This book describes the weapons and artillery used by the U.S. military.

Examines the weapons used during World War II, including small arms, heavy weapons, long-range weapons, tanks, submarines, aircraft carriers, and bombs.

What can you do with paper clips and other tiny items that fall under your bed or get lost in a drawer? Send them flying with your own miniature launcher! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this medieval machine using simple materials found around the house.

Discusses the weapons used by the ancient Romans and their different means of warfare.