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Experience modern weapons technology from a soldier's point of view.

"Thor. Hercules. Gladiator. G.I. Joe. The most famous mythical warriors are based on real-life heroes from history. In this book, come face-to-face with the greatest warriors of all time. Discover the worlds of ancient Greek hoplites and Vikings, knights and Civil War soldiers, Navy SEALS and today's special forces"--

This book describes the firearms carried by infantry soldiers and artillery weapons used in battles during the Revolutionary War.

Describes weapons and warfare used during the Middle Ages.

Photographs and text provide an overview of the weapons used by both sides during World War II, including information on the infantry weapons, artillery and missiles, tanks, ships, aircraft, and the atomic bomb.

"In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, take a look at how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then...

The top-secret world of U.S. military weapons development is revealed in this explosive collection. Each program examines the cutting-edge technology behind some of the world's biggest, smartest, most stealthy and most destructive vehicles and weaponry ever devised.