Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation

From the Abrams M1 tank to the zeppelin this essential reference details the invention and evolution of nearly 600 of the most important advances in military technology from prehistory to the present. International in scope it covers weapons ammunition defenses land vehicles aircraft ships detection stealth gear supplies weapons of mass destruction and much more. Whether researching such cutting-edge technologies as the B-2 Stealth Bomber Patriot Missile and the Roborat project or such historical topics as forts Molotov cocktails or the U-2 Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation is a must-have reference.Warfare and national defense have provided a strong stimulus for technological advances throughout history. This reference provides students and researchers from high school through college scholars and the general public essential information historical perspective and scientific context to understand better the development capabilities and uses of major military technologies. Fifty illustrations helpful cross-references a bibliography and an index help users navigate this reference and supplement their research.