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"[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat." —Thrillist One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the morning star, and the man catcher, while conveying factual...

William Weir, author of 50 Battles That Changed the World, takes another look at the history of warfare by focusing on the hardware that served those famous battles. In this text, you'll uncover: Crew-served weapons-from battering rams to Big Bertha; weapons carriers, such as tanks and bombers; and unmanned weapons-punji stakes, Bouncing Betty landmines, trap guns, and more. 50 Weapons That Changed Warfare analyzes the most memorable tools known to...

Looks at the development of weapons throughout history, from stone and copper axheads to chemical and biological tools, and includes features on firearm producers and the weapons used in the Crusades, the Civil War, and other conflicts.

On battlefields throughout history, devastating engines of war have helped armies clinch victories and preserve empires. Read about massive engines of war wreaking havoc against the enemy, including battering rams, trebuchets and torpedos.

How did the First World War start? Who were the main players? Where did the fighting begin? And why were there so many casualties? If the 100-year anniversary of this war to end all wars has left you feeling a little under-informed, Five Minute History is the perfect way to read up on this major conflict in short bursts and without pages of intricate detail. A perfect overview for the uninitiated, each book will inform and educate you of the ups and...

This title examines the major weapons used during World War II, focusing on their development, strategy and tactics, and their effect on the course of the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing.

"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and British forces during the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

"The riveting story of the American scientists, tinkerers, and nerds who solved one of the biggest puzzles of World War II-and developed one of the most powerful weapons of the war."-- Provided by publisher.

They are called the Greatest Generation, but they were also ordinary men, responding to the call of duty. These are their unforgettable stories-first-person accounts from the last of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who fought the most dreadful war in history, all collected by a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The idea was simple: travel across the country with a 1945 M1 Garand, the basic U.S. fighting rifle of World War II,...

"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War"--Provided by publisher.