Tech in the trenches

This book explores the history of the Crusades and the inventions that manifested during this time.

"In the twenty-first century, a new kind of conflict has arisen. Dubbed the War on Terror, this confrontation uses many fighting techniques first implemented centuries ago alongside high-tech weaponry. This book explores the history behind today's conflicts and the inventions that are being created both on and off the battlefield"--Amazon.com.

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

"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.

"In the years following World War II, a new kind of war gripped the world. This was not a war fought on a battlefield but a war fought in the mind and through willpower and demonstrations of strength. The Cold War, as this conflict became known, lasted from the 1950s to the 1980s. It was a time that saw many new technologies emerge. Among them were ballistic missiles, the M1 Abrams tank, and the television. This book details the events of the Cold War, the need for these technologies, and the impact these advancements had on societies of the past as well as today."--Provided by publisher.

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

Examines how World War II advanced technology led to new inventions.

Examines how World War I advanced technology led to new inventions.