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4-6Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies series.
These books trace the development of military technology in the twentieth century, discussing new technologies employed during each war, including poison gas (WWI), atomic bombs (WWII), fighter jets (Korean), and napalm (Vietnam). The limited, cursory narratives include archival photographs, maps, and sidebars. A "How It Works" spread highlights a single weapon or technology. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies titles: Technology During the Korean War, Technology During the Vietnam War, Technology During World War II, and Technology During World War I.