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Military History: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare

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Organized chronologically and by key military technology, covers the weapons, armor, equipment, battles, and military figures that have defined war through the ages, from stone weapons to the laser-accurate stealth bombers of today.

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Languages: English
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Published: 2012
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 355.009
LCC: D25 .M486

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