technology

In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during Revolutionary War. Engaging text introduces readers to flintlock and smoothbore muskets, rifles, cannons, mortars, howitzers, frigates, brigs, sloops, schooners, invisible ink, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included.

The US Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, partly because of rapidly advancing military technology. Civil War Technology explores how rifles, ironclad ships, and telegraphs helped the Union win the war.

The war for America's independence from Great Britain brought about not only political change, but also technological change. American Revolution Technology explores how firearms, artillery, and naval technology helped win the war.

"Introduces readers to the wide variety of weapons used by both sides during the Civil War, ranging from rifles and pistols to cannons to powerful ironclad ships"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the technology used by both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Introduces readers to different kinds of artillery as well as explaining the use of the hot air balloon during the war.

Text and illustrations explore the causes and effects of the Civil War, along with the positive and negative outcomes of the war.

"The American Revolution ... provided an opportunity for new technologies to be developed and used. Among these technologies were the breech-loaded rifle, the submarine, and invisible ink. This book discusses the American Revolution, these key technologies that defined it, and the legacy of those technologies and the war today."--Provided by publisher.

Examines how the Civil War advanced technology and led to new inventions.

Describes the weapons of the Civil War, and includes firearms, bombs, land mines, artillery, swords, and submarines.

Examines the use of new technology in the Civil War, including submarines, aircraft, the telegraph, and other developments.