A Visual History of World Military Machines: Inside the World's Most Incredible Combat Machines - Paperback

by Alex Harris (Author), Jj Molloy (Author), Joshua S. Bettis (Author)

Discover the incredible combat machines that have graced the skies, land, and sea of the world's most famous conflicts. A fascinating account of the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles -- from the German Tiger tanks of the Second World War and the nuclear-powered submarine to the high-tech fighter jets of today and the military technology of the future -- Visual History of Combat Machines details the facts and figures of these incredible machines. Featuring complete breakdowns of the technology that makes these tanks, choppers, and battleships the best of the best, this guide spans the last 100 years of warfare and how it's evolved. Filled with informative and fascinating articles written by leading historians, scholars, and other military history experts, as well as high-quality photography and illustrations, this action-packed book is a must-have for any history buff!

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Wars have been waged for thousands of years. But with the advent of industry and technology, war machines have evolved into complex and intricate vessels. Visual History of Combat Machines charts the history and development of military machines and includes the facts and figures you need to know to be a combat machine expert. Along with the type of power each machines contains and how it was used, you will learn which tank was capable of being air-dropped from a cargo plane, which warship is the last of its kind, what it takes to be a Top Gun pilot, and what the next generations of aircraft carriers will look like. This amazing book includes detailed full-color photos and drawings of combat machines for the land, sea and air, including the 20 greatest machines of war. Dive in and discover the past and what future might hold for Combat Machines. Discover: TANKSJETSSUBMARINESBATTLESHIPS Willy's JeepMessserschmitt BF 109GThe Project 670 Charlie ClassHMS Warrior Sherman TankC-130 HerculesThe James Madison ClassHMS Belfast HumveesA-10 Thunderbolt IIHMS AllianceHMS Medusa