Provides a brief history of the Spanish-American War and Philippine insurrection and describes the uniforms and standard equipment of the American, Spanish, Cuban, and Filipino forces involved in the conflicts.
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.
Describes and illustrates the arms and equipment used in the American Civil War, covering infantry, cavalry, artillery, navies, the Signal Corps, the Quartermaster Corps, engineers, railroads, and medical departments.
the weaponry, gear, and technology of the military in the new century
Vizard, Frank
2002
An examination of the U.S. military in the twenty-first century, discussing the areas of aircraft, armor, ships, weaponry, gear, and tactics, with photographs, as well as a look at the history and future of the armed forces.