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Briefly discusses weapons used in the United States from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Describes weapons used during the American Civil War, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield.

Surveys modern artillery in military use, including towed and self-propelled guns, rockets, ammunition, and associated equipment.

"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how warfare was conducted before the invention of gunpowder, and discusses the effects of gunpowder on weapons and the ways of war.