McNab, Chris

"As explorers, traders, and settlers reached new areas of North America, Native Americans' way of life came under threat. [Provides] a comprehensive look at the conflicts these tribes faced and the warriors who led them in battle."--Amazon.

A historical approach to the development of firearms with information on over 1,000 weapons including pistols and revolvers, rifles and shotguns, submachine guns, and heavy machine guns.

From ancient times up to the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004.

Looks at battles that were fought during the period between 1775 and 1815, including those of the American and French revolutions, describing the battles, leaders, and technology that cinched success, or ensured defeat.

Looks at battles that were fought during the early modern period, discussing how the victories and failures laid the foundations of modern history.

Looks at battles that were fought during the Medieval period by the English, French, Muslims, Mongols, and crusaders, discussing how the victories and failures laid the foundations of modern history.

Looks at battles that were fought during ancient times through 554 A.D., describing the battles, leaders, and technology that cinched success, or ensured defeat.

Looks at the United States Air Force (USAF) and how it operates.

The U.S. Army is the most powerful military force on Earth. Every hour of every day it guards the United States and its citizens at home and abroad, ready to respond to any emergency with its elite personnel, hi-tech equipment, and massive firepower. This book explores how the U.S. Army defends freedom and democracy around the world. Since its creation, the Army has proved itself fighting wars as well as keeping the peace by deterring aggression.