The Military History Book
The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Weapons that Shaped the World
Published on 1. October 2012
444 pages
978-0-241-48732-7 (ISBN)
Description
The world's weaponry is showcased inside this spectacular visual guide.
From the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare, 5,000 years of weaponry is explored and explained in unprecedented detail.
The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers.
You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. And discover the leaders, battles, and weapons of war that have changed the course of history, and understand the lasting impact of global conflicts.
?This complete history of weaponry is essential reading for military enthusiasts of all ages.
From the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare, 5,000 years of weaponry is explored and explained in unprecedented detail.
The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers.
You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. And discover the leaders, battles, and weapons of war that have changed the course of history, and understand the lasting impact of global conflicts.
?This complete history of weaponry is essential reading for military enthusiasts of all ages.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Product notice
Fixed format
File size
221,48 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-48732-7 (9780241487327)
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Book
10/2012
DK
€44.00
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