Messenger, Charles

Provides an account of the battles and the strategy of World War II. Includes over 200 maps.

Discusses, in text and illustrations, the history and importance of the Middle East and the ethnic, religious, and political divisions which continue to be the source of conflict in the region.

Describes the life and military career of World War II German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel.

Examines the historical background and the diverse reasons for these conflicts.

Examines modern warfare from multiple perspectives including weapons development, use of nuclear arms, and how political or social conflicts can escalate into armed conflict.

Describes the construction and tactics of modern combat aircraft and presents a brief history of military aircraft since 1914.

Explains the principles of helicopter flight and the role of military helicopters in warfare. Includes a section on the history of helicopter development from the 1920's to the present.