a history of weapons and delivery systems since 1945
Polmar, Norman
2009
Provides an overview of the development of U.S. nuclear weapons, describes the military's arsenal as well as delivery systems, and includes more than one hundred photographs and charts.
Explores the development of missiles for military use and explains how they are used on the modern battlefield. Describes various types of modern-day missiles and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Brief illustrated text with supplementary questions and answers describes the characteristics of various kinds of missiles such as rockets, torpedoes, and ICBMs.
Discusses the various types of rockets and missiles used by the United States Army during different times in history, including early missiles, long-range rockets, and modern weapons.