Artillery and Missiles (Modern Weapons: Compared and Contrasted)

Dougherty, Martin J

ISBN 10: 1448892473 ISBN 13: 9781448892471

Publisher: Rosen Central, 2012

Synopsis

Throughout history, people have devised ever more advanced and powerful weapons in order to dominate in warfare. Science and technology have played crucial roles in weapons development, particularly in the modern era. Readers get a detailed look at modern artillery and missile technology, profiling weapons from light artillery to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Accessible illustrations, diagrams, and charts allow military buffs to compare models of weapons within each category.

About this title

About the Author:

Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer and editor specializing in military and defence topics. His published works deal with subjects ranging from naval weapons systems and precision-guided weapons to personal security. He is an expert on asymmetric and non- conventional warfare and has addressed several international conferences on these subjects.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1448892473
• ISBN 13: 9781448892471
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48