Action packed photographs and fascinating text introduce readers to the United States Army Rangers. This volume includes real life stories of life as a ranger.
Explains the development of weapons and tactics from the earliest clubs through the first firearms, and discusses armor, war animals, fortifications, siegecraft, and naval warfare.
"A wide-ranging survey of historical and current people involved in combat, from Viking and Mongols to modern-day pirates, martial artists, and special ops. Includes quiz"--Provided by publisher.
Highlights some weapons of war explaining how and why they were developed, various responses people have had to them, and the impact they have had upon society.
Photographs and text examine the military technologies available for land warfare, describing the challenges of fighting on land, and defining the duties and capabilities of infantry, tanks, artillery, and supply soldiers.
Presents an illustrated discussion of medieval warfare tactics that covers how to fight a battle on horseback, by foot, and at sea; and also includes information about the Crusades, maps, diagrams, and a glossary.
Takes readers back in time to introduce them to the role of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt, his armies, weapons and armor, the importance of religion, and burial rites.
