military weapons

Describes modern-day military weapons, including guns, explosives, and vehicles.

Discusses the invention and development of a number of weapons used in warfare since Ancient times along with simple instructions to creating a jeweled scimitar, camouflaged tank, and other items.

Examines the changes in weapons and tactics that impacted the way war was waged during World War II.

Photographs, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.

The U.S. Navy is the branch of the military responsible for operations at sea. The Navy also uses aircraft in its operations, and it often works together with the Marine Corps.

Describes the weapons and methods of warfare employed in the First World War, including machine guns, poison gases, aircraft, secret codes, and propaganda.

Chronicles the events of the Vietnam War and describes the branches of the military that were involved and the types of warfare and weapons used.

Readers are treated to a fascinating foray into the story of modern weapons and warfare. Timelines, maps, and a full resource section allow for deeper understanding and further exploration.

Describes war tactics and weapons from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century, discussing their effectiveness and their impact on warfare as a whole, and includes photos and illustrations, sidebars, and an annotated further reading list.

Traces the history of warfare from the first organized armies to modern nuclear weapons.