Modern Weapons by Martin J Dougherty

Modern Weapons by Martin J Dougherty

After the end of the Cold War, there was decade or so while military spending was cut, but since the new millennium budgets have grown and new weapons technology is reaching the front line. Compared and Contrasted: Modern Weapons allows the reader to compare the key weapons of modern armies side by side. The book includes air, sea and land weapons, both vehicles and small arms, in a spread by spread format for ease of use.
Each spread features a key category of weapon such as fighters or main battle tanks, with an easy to follow diagram or chart allowing the reader to compare speeds, armour penetration, diving depth and so forth at a glance.
Packed with specially created charts, graphs, and artworks and accompanied by an accessible explanation of the key characteristics of each weapon type, Compared and Contrasted: Modern Weapons is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.

Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.

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ISBN 13	9781908696687
ISBN 10	1908696680
Title	Modern Weapons
Author	Martin J Dougherty
Series	Compared And Contrasted
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Amber Books Ltd
Year published	2012-08-15
Number of pages	224
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