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Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies
6 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard 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.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard 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.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard 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.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies series.
These books trace the evolution of military technology from America's war for independence through the Civil War. Weaponry (including muskets, rifles, cannons, mortars, and howitzers) advanced during this time period to include larger and more deadly weapons with greater range. Illustrations, photos, and sidebars enhance the limited, cursory narratives. A "How It Works" spread highlights a single weapon. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies titles: Technology During the Revolutionary War and Technology During the Civil War.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard 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.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies series.
These books trace the evolution of military technology from America's war for independence through the Civil War. Weaponry (including muskets, rifles, cannons, mortars, and howitzers) advanced during this time period to include larger and more deadly weapons with greater range. Illustrations, photos, and sidebars enhance the limited, cursory narratives. A "How It Works" spread highlights a single weapon. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Military Technologies titles: Technology During the Revolutionary War and Technology During the Civil War.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
6 reviews
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