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Military history the definitive visual guide to the objects of warfare

Organized chronologically and by key military technology, covers the weapons, armor, equipment, battles, and military figures that have defined war through the ages, from stone weapons to the laser-accurate stealth bombers of today.

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Other Authors: Jones, Gareth, editor
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : DK Publishing ; 2015.
Subjects:
Military history > Pictorial works.
Military weapons > Pictorial works.
Military history > Chronology.
Military art and science > History > Pictorial works.
Military art and science > History > Chronology.
Battles > History > Pictorial works.
Battles > History > Chronology.
War > History > Pictorial works.
Military paraphernalia > History > Pictorial works.
Military uniforms > History > Pictorial works.
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Summary:Organized chronologically and by key military technology, covers the weapons, armor, equipment, battles, and military figures that have defined war through the ages, from stone weapons to the laser-accurate stealth bombers of today.
Item Description:At head of title: Smithsonian.
"First American edition published: 2012."--T.p. verso.
Includes index.
Physical Description:448 pages : illustrations (chiefly illustrations) ; 26 cm
ISBN:1465436081 (paperback)
9781465436085 (paperback)
Author Notes:DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

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