U S Armed Forces Arsenal

Author : Samuel A. Southworth
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786751686

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U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal by Samuel A. Southworth Pdf

Today's arsenal of war contains some of the most sophisticated weapons ever seen on the battlefield. The technological revolution has drastically altered how war is fought and brought about the invention of some highly unusual (and effective) weapons. In the recent war with Iraq, we caught a glimpse of the new high-tech weapons in America's arsenal and the wide-ranging array of modern equipment and transportation used by our armed forces. America's modern military hardware is the envy -and fear-of the world.In U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal, noted military historian Samuel A. Southworth takes the reader on an informal and informative guided tour of this new arsenal of weaponry. He explains in clear and concise prose the new generation of military hardware, from rifles to mortars, jeeps to tanks, robotic drones to night vision sensors, and all manner of bombs, missiles and rockets-the arms and armaments that have reshaped the way the U.S. goes to war, on land and sea and in the air.

Author : Samuel A. Southworth
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786751686

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U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal by Samuel A. Southworth Pdf

Today's arsenal of war contains some of the most sophisticated weapons ever seen on the battlefield. The technological revolution has drastically altered how war is fought and brought about the invention of some highly unusual (and effective) weapons. In the recent war with Iraq, we caught a glimpse of the new high-tech weapons in America's arsenal and the wide-ranging array of modern equipment and transportation used by our armed forces. America's modern military hardware is the envy -and fear-of the world.In U.S. Armed Forces Arsenal, noted military historian Samuel A. Southworth takes the reader on an informal and informative guided tour of this new arsenal of weaponry. He explains in clear and concise prose the new generation of military hardware, from rifles to mortars, jeeps to tanks, robotic drones to night vision sensors, and all manner of bombs, missiles and rockets-the arms and armaments that have reshaped the way the U.S. goes to war, on land and sea and in the air.

Author : Patrick Coffey
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199959747

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American Arsenal by Patrick Coffey Pdf

American Arsenal examines the United States' transformation from isolationist state to military superpower by means of sixteen vignettes, each focusing upon an inventor and his contribution to the cause.

Author : United States. Army Materiel Command
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112105060146

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U.S. Army Materiel Command by United States. Army Materiel Command Pdf

Author : Ray Bonds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Arms transfers
ISBN : UOM:49015003046498

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The US War Machine by Ray Bonds Pdf

An analysis of the current and future state of America's military structure.

Author : United States. Army Materiel Command. Historical Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112007206334

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Arsenal for the Brave by United States. Army Materiel Command. Historical Office Pdf

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Medicine
ISBN : UOM:39015074102610

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National Library of Medicine Current Catalog by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) Pdf

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1510713050

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U. S. Army Weapons Systems 2016-2017 by Department of the Army Pdf

From the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures to the XM320 grenade launcher, this comprehensive guide profiles nearly every weapon currently in use by the U.S. Army. In addition, it covers cutting-edge technology that will soon be employed by soldiers around the world. This book features: Missiles Biological detection systems Rockets Reconnaissance systems Bows and arrows (believe it or not) You name it, this book has it. Also included is a thorough discussion of Future Combat Systems (FCS), the system of systems that, when fully operational, will provide the Army and the joint forces with an unprecedented capability to see the enemy, engage him on their terms, and defeat him on the twenty-first-century battlefield. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a range of books for readers interested in military tactics and skills. We publish content provided by or of interest to the U.S. Army, Army Rangers, the U.S. Navy, Navy SEALs, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense. Our books cover topics such as survival, emergency medicine, weapons, guns, weapons systems, hand-to-hand combat, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Mary Kaldor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001023269

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The Baroque Arsenal by Mary Kaldor Pdf

Forfatteren skriver kritisk om fremkomsten af nye våbentyper og våbensystemer, der udvikles mere på grundlag af erfaringer fra 2. Verdenskrig end med tanke på, om fremtiden vil ligne det forgangne.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112106658823

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Guide to U.S. Army Museums and Historic Sites by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eric Heginbotham,Michael Nixon,Forrest E. Morgan,Jacob L. Heim,Jeff Hagen,Sheng Li,Jeffrey Engstrom,Martin C. Libicki,Paul DeLuca,David A. Shlapak,David R. Frelinger,Burgess Laird,Kyle Brady,Lyle J. Morris
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833082275

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The U.S.-China Military Scorecard by Eric Heginbotham,Michael Nixon,Forrest E. Morgan,Jacob L. Heim,Jeff Hagen,Sheng Li,Jeffrey Engstrom,Martin C. Libicki,Paul DeLuca,David A. Shlapak,David R. Frelinger,Burgess Laird,Kyle Brady,Lyle J. Morris Pdf

A RAND study analyzed Chinese and U.S. military capabilities in two scenarios (Taiwan and the Spratly Islands) from 1996 to 2017, finding that trends in most, but not all, areas run strongly against the United States. While U.S. aggregate power remains greater than China’s, distance and geography affect outcomes. China is capable of challenging U.S. military dominance on its immediate periphery—and its reach is likely to grow in the years ahead.

Author : Armed Forces Information School (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCAL:B4233664

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The Army Almanac by Armed Forces Information School (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Timothy M. Laur,Steven L. Llanso
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998-07
Category : Military weapons
ISBN : 0425164373

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Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Weapons by Timothy M. Laur,Steven L. Llanso Pdf

An accessible encyclopedia of military weapons represents a collaboration with The Army, Navy, and Air Force Times, and covers each weapon system, its evolution, development, and combat experience.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112063833120

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The Journal of the Armed Forces by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : IND:30000145970780

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Military Thought by Anonim Pdf