military art and science

A color-illustrated overview of ancient Rome's military forces, weapons, and warring techniques. Includes a time line and a further-reading list.

Presents an overview of war in ancient Egypt, including noteworthy wars, weaponry, types of fighting, and the importance of warfare in ancient Egyptian society.

Presents an overview of war from the beginning of recorded history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D., including information about Rome, Egypt, Greece, Persia, and China.

Examines the causes, course, and social implications of World War I, as well as technological and strategic advances of the time.

Describes the widespread changes in the conduct of war that occurred in the 200 years between the beginning of the sixteenth century and the end of the seventeenth century.

Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

Provides an inside look at the career of General Fred Franks, one of the leading American military commanders during the Gulf War, and discusses the transformations he observed in the United States Army in the years between the Vietnam War and the conflict in Iraq.

A collection of short stories about warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds by various authors.

Describes the training of an Army Demolition expert, including information about job duties and a history of explosives used in combat.

An introduction to the weapons, uniforms, and technology used in battles through history.