military art and science

Chronicles the history, development, functions, and evolution of tools and gear used in the military. Includes descriptions of top missions that relied on special gear, critical thinking questions, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Scientists are working to recover and retro-engineer alien technology when they hit a snag, something or someone wants the technology back, and Joe Ledger and the Department of Military Sciences rush to help.

"For years the Department of Military Sciences has fought to stop terrorists from using radical bioweapons--designer plagues, weaponized pathogens, genetically modified viruses, and even the zombie plague that first brought Ledger into the DMS. These terrible weapons have been locked away in the world's most secure facility. Until now. Joe Ledger and Echo Team are scrambled when a highly elite team of killers breaks the unbreakable security and steals the world's most dangerous weapons. Within days there are outbreaks of mass slaughter and murderous insanity across the American heartland. Can Joe Ledger stop a brilliant and devious master criminal from turning the Land of the Free into a land of the dead? "--.

America's cargo planes stand ready to carry people and equipment to any crisis, at any time, and in any place. They also fight forest fires, deliver emergency supplies, and refuel other aircraft in transit. No task seems too large for these powerful giants.

A collection of one hundred facts about military weapons and armor.

In this compilation of four previously published books, Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his team of military specialists go into action in the Middle East, Africa, and Antarctica.

"A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Marine Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--Provided by publisher.

Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill, members of Taskforce, an elite team that works outside the law to stop terrorist threats, receive notification that their actions have gotten them fired, but their help is asked for on a personal matter, one that will soon be critical to the United States.

Presents a survey of ancient warfare from around the world, including Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, and the Americas since 8000 B.C., with descriptions of military events and analysis of the social, cultural, and economic factors that shaped various wars and battles, with photographs, drawings, battle reconstructions, and more.