The art of war, according to Sun Tzu's 2,000-year-old text of the same name, is largely a matter of strategy, but the science of war begins squarely with weapons. Physics and engineering - and more often today, chemistry and biology - drive the creation of new military tools, from smart bombs and stealth aircraft to nerve gases and plastic explosives.
In the Weapons issue, scientists share their expertise on one terror of the ancient battlefield, the trebuchet, as well as several modern-day scourges, including land mines, third world submarines and biological arms. Additional articles feature in-depth research by staff editors on more futuristic threats - in the form of swift subsea systems and so-called non-lethal weapons. - the Editors

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.