Military Transport

The Definitive Visual History

Author DK
Hardcover
$40.00 US
On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 320 Pages | 9798217128310

A visual tour of more than 5,000 years of mechanized warfare around the globe - from the chariots and siege-engines of the earliest conflicts through battleships and military motorcycles to the supersonic fighters and bombers of the modern era.

Take an exhilarating ride through the ever-changing world of mobile warfare, across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and evocative text. Get up close to more than 400 of the most important and groundbreaking examples ever built: jump aboard an Assyrian battering ram, drive a Mark V tank, pilot a Supermarine Spitfire, and take the controls of a state-of-the-art MQ-9 Reaper drone. Discover the awesome destructive power of these machines as well as how they are used to support, defend, and protect, and the diverse ways in which war has been waged on the ground, at sea, and in the air.

Profiling the very latest military technology and hardware in unparalleled detail, this engrossing book tells you everything you need to know about this fascinating area of history. It is a must for military enthusiasts of all ages.
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A visual tour of more than 5,000 years of mechanized warfare around the globe - from the chariots and siege-engines of the earliest conflicts through battleships and military motorcycles to the supersonic fighters and bombers of the modern era.

Take an exhilarating ride through the ever-changing world of mobile warfare, across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and evocative text. Get up close to more than 400 of the most important and groundbreaking examples ever built: jump aboard an Assyrian battering ram, drive a Mark V tank, pilot a Supermarine Spitfire, and take the controls of a state-of-the-art MQ-9 Reaper drone. Discover the awesome destructive power of these machines as well as how they are used to support, defend, and protect, and the diverse ways in which war has been waged on the ground, at sea, and in the air.

Profiling the very latest military technology and hardware in unparalleled detail, this engrossing book tells you everything you need to know about this fascinating area of history. It is a must 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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