The Oxford History of Modern War by Charles Townshend Book Description How has war shaped modern society and vice
versa? How has it changed over the centuries between the introduction
of firearms and the invention of the atom bomb? How is war waged today?
This book examines the techniques, technology, and theory of warfare
from the 'military revolution' of the seventeenth century to the
present day. The expert contributors explore major developments and
themes, including the growth of modern military professionalism and
mass armies; the extraordinary achievements of Napoleon's armies; the
role of nationalism in battlegrounds as various as the American Civil
War and the former Yugoslavia; colonial wars; the concept and reality
of 'total war'; guerrilla warfare and 'people's wars'. (Amazon.com)
The Art of War(Chinese: 孫子兵法) is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time.
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Each book provides a detailed account of the military uniforms, insignia, background and organisation of a single army, regiment, group or period. Military uniforms are shown in full colour artwork. Books in the Osprey Men-at-Arms series describe in detail the armies, regiments and units that fought in all of history’s most significant military engagements. Ancient and medieval military uniforms and equipment, Napoleonic military uniforms and equipment, American Civil War military uniforms and equipment, and the military uniforms and equipment of World War 1 and World War 2 are all covered. Featuring full colour illustrations of men of all ranks equipped for all conditions of warfare, together with black and white photographs of contemporary artefacts, illustrations and events, books in the Osprey Men-at-Arms series are a valuable reference tool for model makers, war gamers, students and history enthusiasts.
The Encyclopedia of Weapons of WWII: The Comprehensive Guide to over 1,500 Weapons Systems, Including Tanks, Small Arms, Warplanes, Artillery, Ships, and Submarines
A lavishly illustrated compendium of military hardware covers everything that fought in the air, on the ground, and on the seas during World War II. There are more than 500 separate items of equipment used between 1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to massive aircraft carriers. More than 600 full-color artworks accompany entries that feature a detailed history of each weapon's design and development, along with a full specifications table that includes performance, dimensions, armament, and crew details. A must-have for military buffs.
Исключительно полноценно и разнообразно иллюстрированная энциклопедия, может быть интересна не только любителям истории, но и школьникам, студентам.
Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Weapons by Timothy M. Laur, LT, Walter J. Boyne (Editor), Steven L. Llanso A look at the weapons, vehicles, equipment, and systems of the United States military, both past and present. The authors provide a sharp historical perspective on each weapon and offer information on future warfare systems.
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