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A compelling visual guide to the history of the military!

Travel through time and explore 5000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book - from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare.

This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here''s what you''ll find inside:

- It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before
- Features comprehensive catalogues of the key weapons, armour, equipment, and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features
- Includes stunning close-up virtual tours on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank, and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few
- Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for

The Military History Book

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      Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
      Published 1 October 2012
      ISBN-13 9781409383444
      978-1409383444
      ISBN-10 140938344X
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      Non Fiction Military History Politics, Philosophy & Society War and defence operations Weapons and equipment

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A compelling visual guide to the history of the military!

      Travel through time and explore 5000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book - from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare.

      This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here''s what you''ll find inside:

      - It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before
      - Features comprehensive catalogues of the key weapons, armour, equipment, and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features
      - Includes stunning close-up virtual tours on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank, and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few
      - Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for

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