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Executive intent Executive intent Dale Brown The deadliest strike will come from outer spaceWhen America develops the most powerful defense system in history, will it be used to protect the nation—or will it be used to force universal dominatio… OL14949644W
The Defences of Macau The Defences of Macau Richard J. Garrett The forts built from the early seventeenth century onwards, the ships that defended Macau’s waters, the weapons that armed the facilities and the soldiers and sailors who manned them all are carefull… OL15898240W
Materials needs and R&D strategy for future military aerospace propulsion systems Materials needs and R&D strategy for future military aerospace propulsion systems National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Materials Needs and R&D Strategy for Future Military Aerospace Propulsion Systems "The ongoing development of military aerospace platforms requires continuous technology advances in order to provide the nation's war fighters with the desired advantage. Significant advances in the … OL16191744W
In our image In our image Stanley Karnow This book is an account of America's imperial experience in the Philippines from 1898 to 1946. Stanley Karnow, author of Vietnam: A History, has now written an enthralling account of an almost forgot… OL1672278W
La prévention des conflits en Afrique de l'Ouest La prévention des conflits en Afrique de l'Ouest Mamadou Aliou Barry 208 p. : 22 cm OL1717389W
Coral reef survival Coral reef survival Eric Ethan Examines some of the protective methods, such as camouflage, regenerating parts of their bodies, and travelling in schools, used by creatures living near coral reefs. OL17851196W
War footing War footing R. James Woolsey Summary:America has been at war for years, but until now, it's not been clear with whom. We have been fighting without being clear for what. We have been waging war without using the full resources w… OL18009345W
Executive intent Executive intent Dale Brown When the United States develops a new, state-of-the-art missile defense weapon, it threatens global stability and pits the world's superpowers in a contest for dominance in the space around Earth's o… OL18159791W
Russia's military revival Russia's military revival Bettina Renz Russian annexation of Crimea and the subsequent air campaign over Syria took the world by surprise. The capabilities and efficiency of Moscow's armed forces during both operations signalled to the wo… OL19742304W
Cyberwar Cyberwar Francha Roffe Menhard Describes what a cyberwar might be like, who the enemy might be, and how the U.S. might respond. OL19923507W
Raven Rock Raven Rock Garrett M. Graff "The eye-opening truth about the government's secret plans to survive a catastrophic attack on US soil--even if the rest of us die--a roadmap that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today"--Pr… OL20058439W
Encyclopedia of the U.S. military Encyclopedia of the U.S. military William M. Arkin A reference guide on the U.S. military--its operations, battles, personnel, clandestine activities, treaties, nuclear arsenals. Covers it in a single A to Z arrangement. OL20542330W
The Defence of Western Europe The Defence of Western Europe John C. Garnett ix, 134 p. 23 cm OL22524181W
Ejército y milicias en el mundo colonial americano Ejército y milicias en el mundo colonial americano Juan Marchena Fernández "Well-organized, clearly written institutional study of the Spanish military primarily during the Bourbon Reform era. Based on considerable archival research and extensively footnoted"--Handbook of L… OL2401225W
Clash of the dinosaurs Clash of the dinosaurs Jinny Johnson Watch Dinosaurs do battle in this exciting new title. Ever wondered how a Tyrannosaurus rex would fair in battle? Now you can find out! OL24255072W
Counterterrorism and identities Counterterrorism and identities Jack Jedwab "Counterterrorism and Identities presents a detailed analysis of Canadian public opinion on questions of national security, terrorism, and counterterrorism. Where we live, our religious identificatio… OL27039044W
Thinking About America's Defense Thinking About America's Defense Kent, Glenn A. Over his 33 years in the Air Force and more than 20 years at RAND, Lt GenGlenn A. Kent was a uniquely acute analyst and developer of American defensepolicy. In this volume, he offers not so much a me… OL2756202W
The long polar watch The long polar watch Melvin Conant Review of effects of nuclear defense policy on Canadian national affairs and on strategic, economic and political aspects of U.S.-Canadian alliance. OL4197055W
Bearing arms for his majesty Bearing arms for his majesty Ben Vinson "This study uses the participation of free-colored men, whether mulatos, pardos, or morenos (i.e., Afro-Spaniards, Afro-Indians, or "pure blacks"), in New Spain's militias as a prism for examining ra… OL5727392W
Asian security in the 1980s Asian security in the 1980s Conference on East Asian Security in the 1980s (1979 Santa Monica, Calif.) "Updated papers and discussion summary of a RAND conference held in January 1979 to assess the major political, economic, and military trends likely to shape Asian regional security in the 1980s. Twe… OL6329048W
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