Battle Machines - Softcover

Bill Gunston; John Guy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846962013 ISBN 13: 9781846962011

Publisher: Ticktock Books, 2010

Synopsis

Accompanied by both historic and contemporary photographs, this resource is a fascinating exploration of the historical background, people, and events that shaped the development of technologies for use in war and defense. Packed with facts and statistics on the history of combat through the ages, this guide offers a fantastic look into the technological advancements in battle, machinery, weapons, and vehicles. This reference includes a look at the development of combat on land, sea, and air, as well as the machines of World Wars I and II and the Cold War. Information on inspirational leaders of the past is also included.

About this title

About the Author:

Bill Tudor Gunston is the author of numerous books, including Aviation: The Fist 100 Years and The Encyclopedia of Modern War. He is a former Royal Air Force pilot and is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society. John Guy has written numerous books on historical subjects. He studied medieval and Tudor history and is a leading authority on castles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ticktock Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1846962013
• ISBN 13: 9781846962011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112