Tools of War
by Jeremy Black (9781847242204)

Author Jeremy Black discusses the specific engagements or campaigns where each weapon had most effect, providing the reader with a course in military history as well as an overview of world history itself.Chapter topics include: Stone and Metal, Shields, Body Armour, Chariots, Siege Engines, Macedonian Pikes, Roman Swords, Galleys, Stirrups, Bows, Longboats, Castles, Longbows, Swiss Pikes, Gunpowder, Cannon, Gunned Warships, Matchlock Muskets, Cavalry Pistols, Maps, Ships of the Line, Bayonets, Flintlocks, Rifles, Semaphore and Telegraph, Rockets, Percussion Caps and Breech-loaders, Steamships, Mini Bullet, Railways, Rifled Artillery, Ironclads, Battleships, Machine Guns, Torpedoes, Submarines, Radio, Aircraft, Tanks, Anti-Tank and Anti-Aircraft Guns, Aircraft Carriers, Radar, Landing Craft, Jet Aircraft, Atomic Bombs, Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles.

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