Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation (Hardcover)

From the Abrams M1 tank to the zeppelin, this essential reference details the invention and evolution of nearly 600 of the most important advances in military technology from prehistory to the present. International in scope, it covers weapons, ammunition, defenses, land vehicles, aircraft, ships, detection, stealth, gear, supplies, weapons of mass destruction, and much more. Whether researching such cutting-edge technologies as the B-2 Stealth Bomber, Patriot Missile, and the Roborat project or such historical topics as forts, Molotov cocktails, or the U-2, Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation is a must-have reference. Warfare and national defense have provided a strong stimulus for technological advances throughout history. This reference provides students and researchers from high school through college, scholars, and the general public essential information, historical perspective, and scientific context to understand better the development, capabilities, and uses of major military technologies. Fifty illustrations, helpful cross-references, a bibliography, and an index help users navigate this reference and supplement their research.

General

Imprint:	Oryx Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2004
First published:	June 2004
Authors:	Stephen Bull
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-57356-557-8
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-57356-557-1
Barcode:	9781573565578

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