Highlights ten military inventions the authors believe had the most significant impact on the history of warfare, including the sword, gunpowder, battleships, and the atom bomb.
Chroncies the intellectual battles that occurred between the brilliant scientists and codebreakers of the Allies and the Axis powers in World War II, revealing the inside stories behind the weapons and technologies that determined the outcome of the war.
Describes the weapons used in the Persian Gulf war including aircraft and ground weapons, and discusses weapons support, training, information, and the influence of sea power on Desert Storm.
Photographs and text examine the military weapons and technologies used for warfare on land, in the air, and at sea; describing weaponry from a soldier's point of view; and covering smart weapons, stealth technologies, missile defenses, and more.
