military art and science

"From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the US military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and young, reluctant readers can all enjoy this . . . exploration of the workplace technologies that millions of combatants and support staff employ daily throughout all the major service branches, and which are speedily filtering into civilian workplaces"--Provided by publisher.

Contains brief biographies of twelve immigrants and their contributions to the American military.

Discusses the accomplishments of twelve influential military leaders and their impact on the world.

Describes airborne special operations: selection, training, and preparation, select missions, service in Afghanistan and Iraq, terrorism, and service during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake.

Contains two classics of tactical and strategic thinking, including "The Prince," fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler; and "The Art of War," sixth-century philosopher Sun Tzu's thoughts on the laying of plans, the actual waging of war, and the value of negotiation.

From Greek fire to bulletproof vests, learn how chemistry has changed how wars are fought.

Extoled for her achievements in Dacia, Tanya makes her grand return to Norden! As the war escalates, so do the General Staff's expectations for the 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion (much to the young major's dismay). From a barrage of enemy formulas to communication mishaps with higher-ups, it looks like everyone in the world-be they enemies or allies-will stop at nothing to sabotage the former salaryman!.

As hinted at by Colonel Lergen's "thoughtful" words of advice, an attack on Dacia has been ordered by the Empire, and the fearsome power of the new mage battalion is deployed. Determined to unleash the power of modernity upon the enemy, Tanya prepares her freshly polished human shields for an all-out battle...There's no holding back with a resume-worthy achievement on the line...!!.

Having no candidates was Tanya's ultimatescheme to forestall a new project that would send her to the front lines. But her plan backfires after waves of applications from promising young soldiers flood the office. Just when she thinks things couldn't get any worse, the Elinium Type 95's mind contamination begins to take effect on the fledgling captain who-before she realizes it-is now the official leader of a battalion?!.