Modern Weapons and Warfare The Technology of War from 1700 to the Present Day

by Fowler, Will

• ISBN13: 9780754804536
• ISBN10: 0754804534
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

Build up a richly illustrated library of the world's history. An exciting and accessible thematic approach gives a complete overview of history and civilization. Young readers can explore topics such as discoveries and inventions, war and weapons, through time and place. See how they evolved and changed, and discover the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Pistols and Rifles	8	(2)
Automatic Weapons	10	(2)
Artillery---Cannons and Mortars	12	(2)
Artillery---Pack Guns	14	(2)
Bombs, Rockets, and Torpedoes	16	(2)
Mines and Fortifications	18	(2)
Guerilla Warfare and Terrorism	20	(2)
Tanks	22	(2)
Anti-Tank Weapons	24	(2)
Transportation	26	(2)
Reconnaissance	28	(2)
Communications	30	(2)
Protecting the Soldier	32	(2)
Armored Vehicles	34	(2)
Camouflage	36	(2)
Battleships	38	(2)
20th-Century Battleships	40	(2)
Smaller Fighting Ships	42	(2)
Submarines	44	(2)
Aircraft Carriers	46	(2)
Early Fighter Planes	48	(2)
Jet Fighters	50	(2)
Early Bombers	52	(2)
Modern Jets and Stealth	54	(2)
Airborne Troops	56	(2)
Helicopters	58	(2)
Doomsday Weapons	60	(2)
Glossary	62	(2)
Index	64