Military History

The Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare

Author DK
Ebook
On sale Sep 17, 2012 | 448 Pages | 9780744034684

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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 are explored and explained in unprecedented detail.

Military History 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.
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"The lavishly illustrated Military History follows in the DK tradition of providing high-quality, image-rich, and data-filled guide books. [I]t is the next best thing to going to a museum to see these items for yourself." – Armchair General Magazine

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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 are explored and explained in unprecedented detail.

Military History 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.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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"The lavishly illustrated Military History follows in the DK tradition of providing high-quality, image-rich, and data-filled guide books. [I]t is the next best thing to going to a museum to see these items for yourself." – Armchair General Magazine

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