Weapons is one of the bestselling books on armament ever published. This definitive guide covers the entire history of weapons, from the earliest, most primitive instruments up to remarkable advances in modern defense and warfare. The new edition includes weapons used in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Israel-Lebanon conflict, such as:
· Improvised Explosive Devices · Blackout bombs · Unmanned aerial vehicles · TV guided bombs · Current Small Arms · Electric Stun Guns · And more!
Comprehensively illustrated, with hundreds of color diagrams, charts, photographs and much more, Weapons is the encyclopedia of virtually every arsenal ever invented. This guide will appeal to warfare fans, military and history buffs and any reader interested in the invention, development and use of weapons over the course of human history.
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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Pub. Date: 21st August 2007 Catalog: Book Media: Paperback Format: Bargain Price Number Of Pages: 368
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Encylopedaic but in need of editing ~ Written on Jun 4, 2009. 3 out of 3 users found this review helpful.
This book covers the basic principles of weapons design and evolution. Some additions have been made to this edition, but you frequently stumble upon outdated descriptions, ie "this grenade is still in use with many warsaw pact countries" or "the assault rifle is expected to reach the armed forces by 1995".
For those interested in basic weapon mechanics or the evolution of weapon systems ranging from bows to Stinger missiles, this book is essential reading.
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