The Military History Book
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A compelling visual guide to the history of the military! Travel through time and explore 5000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book - from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare. This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here's what you'll find inside: - It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before - Features comprehensive catalogues of the key weapons, armour, equipment, and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features - Includes stunning close-up "virtual tours" on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank, and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few - Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for the emerging use of, or key shifts in certain technologies, explaining their impact on troops, tactics, and fortifications The Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers. You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Uncover military history from iconic battles, leaders and weapons of war that changed the course of history and shaped our modern world. This engrossing visual account of military history builds on the bestselling, international success of Weapon, Battle, Soldier, and War, and is an essential purchase for all military enthusiasts or anyone intrigued by the history of military warfare and weaponry. Review: All things Military - A beautiful book which I bought for my son-in-law who loves all things Military. It's a fascinating history of everything you could think of. He was very pleased with it and for such a detailed, hardback book it was very reasonably priced. Review: Excellent and comprehensive - I would reccomend this illustrated guide to anyone interested in military history. It contains hundreds of superbly photographed genuine artefacts, high quality reproductions and models. The text clearly states where reproductions have been used. As a guide to the development of weaponary over the centuries the book is outstanding, including, as it does, some very rare and interesting weapons. A delight for the person with a general interest in all things military, the model maker and those who love fine arms. Although seemingly expensive the production values and the sheer quality of illustration makes this volume well worth having on you shelf.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 383 Reviews |
D**G
All things Military
A beautiful book which I bought for my son-in-law who loves all things Military. It's a fascinating history of everything you could think of. He was very pleased with it and for such a detailed, hardback book it was very reasonably priced.
C**N
Excellent and comprehensive
I would reccomend this illustrated guide to anyone interested in military history. It contains hundreds of superbly photographed genuine artefacts, high quality reproductions and models. The text clearly states where reproductions have been used. As a guide to the development of weaponary over the centuries the book is outstanding, including, as it does, some very rare and interesting weapons. A delight for the person with a general interest in all things military, the model maker and those who love fine arms. Although seemingly expensive the production values and the sheer quality of illustration makes this volume well worth having on you shelf.
R**P
Perfection
A must buy for any history fan, with the best explanations of key figures, weapons, and battles I have ever seen in a book. The layout is clear, and the information is relevant and interesting. Along with the 'History: Year By Year' book (also by DK), I can honestly say that there is not a better general history guide I have come across- the price may seem a little steep, but it is worth it. Crucial for any bookshelf!!
A**R
Amazing Book
A great quality edition, large format, thick paper, beautifully pictures. Informative, good balance between visual and descriptive sections. My son loves it. It is a good introduction into the subject, I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in it.
A**L
Informative
Excellent product, with really good illustrations...perhaps a bit too advanced for a 12-year old grandchild...sophisticated enough for adults with special interests in war, warfare and weapons...Eurocentric, of course, written from the point of view of the victors, and with emphasis on the modern era, from about 1900 to now....(wonder how a text on the same subject would have looked, if written/compiled by a Maori, Tutsi, or Zulu writer, or by any historian from any of the many conquered peoples?)...but, within those limitations, very good, instructive and informative...all products by DK we have bought have been excellent...so also this one...
S**A
Excellent
My Godson is over the moon with this book. He is 12 and is mad about military stuff, and is even drawing from the illustrations. This book holds a wealth of information and variety of historic war facts with excellent illustrations.
S**H
Great birthday present for my young nephew
Great birthday present for my young nephew who has an interest in military history
M**N
informative.
Bought for my military library.
M**L
Nice
Same as described and has good quality
D**Z
Yip, I had to get it
Pretty much covers a great deal, saves me getting off the couch to go to the bookshelf for one particular period of military history No Stukas but beautifully illustrated (& fantastic photographs too)
C**E
Um Museu em forma de livro
O livro é absolutamente lindo, dizem pra não julgar um livro pela capa, mas a capa maravilhosa e dourada já é um sinal do que se encontra dentro. O interior é como a exposição de um museu, com as várias peças em fotografias enormes e detalhadas, cada uma com uma descrição do que é e da sua importância relativa ao momento histórico. Como numa mostra, painéis intercalados mostram a linha do tempo e detalham o período das peças e os principais desenvolvimentos e tecnologias da época. São centenas de peças que cobrem todos os períodos históricos desde a idade da pedra até o séc. XXI. Um livro apaixonante, mesmo que mostre a realidade horrível da guerra.
R**A
Buen acabado muy buen contenido, muy interesante y recomedable
Muy completo. Hce referencia a muchas batallas que fueron hitos desde el punto de vista de avance técnico militar. Muy buen acabado, es un libro con peso, de los que nos gustan a los amantes de los libros técnicos tipo enciclopedicos. Buenos graficos e ilustraciones.
A**M
Great
Great book - amazing gift for history nerds
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