military weapons

An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in warfare. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index.

Describes arms and armor from the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans to the early nineteenth century. Includes over 300 illustrations.

Photographic study of the development of weapons during the twentieth century, discussing the infantry weapons used during the two World Wars, as well as the Korean, Vietnam, Falklands and Gulf wars, and looking at the use of arms and armor outside the military.

Traces the history of weapons and warfare in the early, high or central, and late Middle Ages, covering the Germanic invaders, the feudal system, knights, the Hundred Years' War, and other topics.

Presents a comprehensive examination of fifty individual, manned, and unmanned weapons that significantly changed the world such as Greek Fire, large artillery pieces, the Minie Rifle, armored ships, land mines, submarines, and more.

With first-hand accounts and full-color photographs, describes the military machines and science behind the waging of World War I, the global conflict that redefined modern warfare and involved some of the biggest battles in history.

With first-hand accounts and full-color photographs, describes the military machines and science behind the Allied victory in World War II.

Explores the historical weapons and gear the soldiers of the American Revolutionary War used on the battlefield.

A brief overview of World War II weapons used by both the Allied and Axis forces including field weapons and heavy artillery.

Describes the weapons used in battles during World War I, including infantry weapons and heavy artillery such as howitzers and machine guns.