Describes weapons used by Union and Confederate troops on land and sea during the Civil War, as well as some of the strategies employed by their leaders. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to the Civil War.
Examines the military power of the United States during the Iraqi War including U.S. Naval forces and Special Ops units, air power such as the B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Bomber, F-15E Strike Eagle, Blackhawk and Apache helicopters, and the thousands of group troops engaged.
Primary and secondary source accounts help describe the weapons used in the War on Terrorism, explaining how they differ from the weapons used in other wars.
Examines recent advances in weaponry and innovations that maximize killing power, including sea weapons, missiles, and technological advances in computers and the militarization of space.
A look at potential future developments in warfare, including advancements in robot technology, as well as satellite-guided bombs and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art.
Presents information on the twenty-first-century Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force of the United States, including their history, role, structure, and equipment and supplies.
Lists over one hundred sixty conventional weapons of the United States including combat and support aircraft, air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, surface warships, air defense systems, and small arms ordinance and features over three hundred illustrated photographs.
