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Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"When U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan at the end of 2014, it signaled the end of the longest conflict in the nation's history. Yet we are still at war--no longer with other states, but with a host of new enemies, from nihilistic terrorists and narco-traffickers to transnational criminal cartels, lone wolf assassins, and modern-day pirates. Standing against these foes is a tight-knit fraternity of soldiers, cops, lawyers, and spies. Together,...
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A monumental, groundbreaking work of history that shows how technological and strategic revolutions have transformed the battlefield from the Spanish Armada to the War on Terror and how mastery of these innovations has shaped the rise and fall of nations and empires In "War Made New," acclaimed author Max Boot explores how innovations in warfare mark crucial turning points in modern history, influencing events well beyond the realm of combat. Combining...
84) Code Zero
Author
Series
Joe Ledger novel ; 6
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"For years the Department of Military Sciences has fought to stop terrorists from using radical bioweapons--designer plagues, weaponized pathogens, genetically modified viruses, and even the zombie plague that first brought Ledger into the DMS. These terrible weapons have been locked away in the world's most secure facility. Until now. Joe Ledger and Echo Team are scrambled when a highly elite team of killers breaks the unbreakable security and steals...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Explores the pivotal battles, profiles the commanders, and chronicles the myriad ways in which war has shaped the modern world. The 26 episodes in this monumental set draw on an encyclopedic collection of archival film dating back to 1896 to create an unforgettable visual record of every major engagement from WWI to the liberation of Kuwait.
91) Ancient Rome
Author
Language
English
Description
Examines the people, educational system, scientific and artistic discoveries, social structure, shopping, festivals, and famous artists of Rome in 143 A.D.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Formats
Description
This course delivers an inside look at both the content and historical context of the world's greatest war strategists. Professor Wilson discusses the subtleties and complexities of strategy and reveals how nations and military leaders have adapted to the dynamic realm of fog, friction, and chance.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare. [This book explores the world of castles and knights]"--Provided by publisher.
95) Knights
Author
Language
English
Description
In medieval times, knights were the most powerful soldiers on the battlefield. This book explores how they lived, fought, and died, and why they eventually disappeared altogether. You can find out how they waged war, what weapons they used and what they did when they were not in battle.
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