Chronicles the work and achievement of the "bright boys," who were responsible for building the world's first real-time computer and digital network by the 1950s, describing their two-decades of hard work and the impact their efforts have had on the world.
Describes the different kinds of air defense weapons used by the United States Army at various times in history, including radar, antiaircraft guns, and missiles.
Examines the ways in which the United States has protected itself from foreign missile attacks including the development of cruise missiles, antiballistic missiles, and the Patriot missile.
Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to missile defense, discussing whether there is a need for such a system, whether it is technologically feasible, and the impact of a missile defense system on U.S. security.
