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Death pays a dividend Death pays a dividend Frederic Mullally,Fenner Brockway Contents Ch 1 Conspirators against peace p7 Ch 2 Steel has no fatherland p13 Ch 3 Gremlins at Geneva p32 Ch 4 "Give us this day our little war." p61 Ch 5 Tokyo customer p95 Ch 6 Business with B… OL1187258W
Secret weapons Secret weapons Brian J. Ford An illustrated history of the secret weapons that changed the course of World War II. OL16463802W
Weapons, gear, and uniforms of the Iraq War Weapons, gear, and uniforms of the Iraq War Shelley Tougas "Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by U.S. and Iraqi forces during the Iraq War"--Provided by publisher. OL16528966W
Kill chain Kill chain Andrew Cockburn,Cockburn, Andrew "For the first time in our military history, how we wage war is being built around a single strategy: the tracking and elimination of "high value targets"--In other words, assassination by military d… OL17225367W
The Furies The Furies Bill Napier When a biochemical weapon designed by the Nazis half a century ago crashes into an Arizona canyon, former spy and World War II-era weapons expert Lewis Sharp must solve a sixty-year-old mystery withi… OL17735530W
Striking power Striking power Jeremy A. Rabkin Argues for the United States to embrace such new military technologies as drones, autonomous robots, and cyber weapons in order to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, make wars les… OL19715113W
Machines and weaponry of the Vietnam war Machines and weaponry of the Vietnam war Charlie Samuels Explores the weaponry and tactical maneuvers used during the Vietnam War. OL20901975W
War machines War machines Martin J. Dougherty A fascinating overview of war through the history of its deadly weapons, from U-boats to laser-guided killers and fast fighter jets. From death defying stunts to the volcano's edge, the Extreme serie… OL21179179W
Machines and weaponry of World War II Machines and weaponry of World War II Charlie Samuels A high-interest, highly visual introduction to key military machines. OL24283898W
Weapons & warfare Weapons & warfare Guy, John Traces the history of weapons used at war, discussing military attack and defence tactics, battle sites, armour, inspirational leaders, and how technology has changed the modern battlefield. Suggeste… OL24860017W
Manhunt Manhunt Peter Maas Story of Larry Barcella, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, and his pursuit of rogue CIA agent Edwin P. Wilson who illegally shipped arms to Libya's Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi. OL2722503W
Secret weapons Secret weapons Brian J. Ford Charts the history of secret weapons development by all the major powers during World War II, from British radar to Japanese ray-guns, and explains the vital impact that each of these often bizarre w… OL27962653W
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers Paul M. Kennedy El eminente historiador Paul Kennedy analiza y describe el auge y la caída de las grandes potencias a lo largo de los últimos cinco siglos. La nación proyecta su poder militar según sus recursos econ… OL3907743W
Medieval warfare Medieval warfare Helen J. Nicholson "Warfare in medieval times was never static or predictable - although there were ideals and conventions to follow, in the field commanders had to use their initiative and adapt to the needs of the mo… OL4316036W
Weapons of ancient times Weapons of ancient times Matt Doeden "Describes the weapons used in battles by ancient cultures, from primitive weapons like stone axes to more advanced weapons such as chariots and iron swords"--Provided by publisher. OL5712436W
Art of the Catapult Art of the Catapult William Gurstelle Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, a… OL5828745W
Weapons Weapons Edwin Tunis Describes in text and pictures weapons used through the ages, from the stones of prehistoric man to the bombs of modern times. OL61521W
Overkill Overkill Cox, John Presents the scientific and historical background of today's incredibly powerful and destructive weapons and makes a plea for complete disarmament as our only hope of survival. OL6680332W
The American Revolution The American Revolution Don Nardo Offers opposing viewpoints regarding the American Revolution, including prewar disputes, patriot versus loyalist views, wartime concerns, and debate among modern historians. OL72931W
Weapon Weapon DK Publishing A comprehensive, illustrated reference to the world's most important weapons and armour from ancient times to the present day. OL7960049W
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