military weapons

Provides an overview of the World War I, military battles, American involvement, heroism, war weapons, military uniforms and its effects on American mainland during that period.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France. Years in the planning, more than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the key figures of leadership, and the adversity and triumphs of World War II is recounted in this fascinating volume.

Without the Japanese attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States might never have entered World War II. The motivations for Japan to attack the United States and the repercussions of the event, including the internment of Japanese-Americans, are thoroughly discussed in this valuable book.

"Describes various top-secret projects, including the Manhattan Project, Nazi experimentation, and several others"--.

An introduction to what the US Navy is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save a fishing crew from pirates and to keep the oil shipping lane open.

Covering the era from 1941 to 1945, examines the events, both on the homefront and overseas, surrounding the American involvement in World War II including American heroism and weaponry.

An illustrated history of the weapons of World War I, covering army, air force and navy weaponry.

Examines the development of military technology in relation to the Navy SEALs from World War Two to the Iraqi War and discusses the weapons and ammunition used in combat operations around the world.

An illustrated guide to the development of all types of weapons used in ancient and medieval times that explains how each type of weapon was constructed, used, and adapted to meet the needs of warriors.