military art and science

Introduces readers to the history, purpose, people, technology, and important missions of the United States Marine Corps Special Operations forces.

Introduces readers to the history, purpose, people, technology, and important missions of Air Force special operations.

Period paintings--from ancient times through World War II--and text introduce battles and weapons and discuss how they have changed over the centuries.

Examines the military organization, armour and weapons of ancient Greek civilization during the bronze age, the age of the city-states and the age of Alexander.

Weapons and defense research tackles some of the most serious threats to human safety and security in the world. Such work is designed to not only develop more potent weaponry for use in war and against terrorists but to find the most effective ways to protect soldiers on the field of battle.

Explores military history from 1500 to the early twenty-first century, focusing on innovations in weaponry and tactics.

Presents sixth-century philosopher Sun Tzu's thoughts on war, in which he discusses the laying of plans, the actual waging of war, and the value of negotiation. Includes the Yin-ch'ueh-shan texts, as well as an introduction and commentary.

Provides a detailed and illustrated account of war in the West from 600 B.C. to the present day.

Introduces the development of weapon technology, from the dawn of civilization to the present, including slings and arrows, attack submarines, and nuclear bombs.