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The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the weapons–large and small–used by both Union and Confederate forces in the war. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns. Chapters also highlight common personal weapons, such as swords, guns, and bayonets, and the development...
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Need a throwing star hanging around the house? No? What about a dagger? This (significantly safer) Discover Series title features 24,full color images of weapons from around the world The Discover Series Books feature a large photo and a word or two to name the photo. These fun books are loved by little ones who are curious about their world Designed to look great on any device they are viewed on. Perfect...
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This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the...
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Did Hitler's use of unproven exotic weapons cost him the war? Were they worth the price? What effect did the V weapons have on Allied plans, morale and supplies? Roy Irons also investigates Hitler's thirst for revenge following 1918 and his dread when Russian victories and Allied bombing began to shadow the Third Reich.
Roy Irons' fascinating book investigates whether Hitler's campaign would have been a greater success if he had put fewer resources...
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When East and West survived on a knife-edge between peace and war, both sides were busy preparing themselves for military action. But, what exactly would NATO's troops have faced if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot?
This eBook box set contains the first three books of the Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact series: Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact, Combat Engineering Equipment of the Warsaw Pact, and Artillery of the Warsaw Pact....
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Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary. This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and traditional battlefield weapons such as: kansashi (a long, pointed metal hairpin worn by men and women) kokai and kudzuka (small utility knives) shoku (fire ax)...
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William Weir, author of 50 Battles That Changed the World, takes another look at the history of warfare by focusing on the hardware that served those famous battles. In this text, you'll uncover: Crew-served weapons-from battering rams to Big Bertha; weapons carriers, such as tanks and bombers; and unmanned weapons-punji stakes, Bouncing Betty landmines, trap guns, and more. 50 Weapons That Changed Warfare analyzes the most memorable tools known to...
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Secret Weapons volume 4
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Stronghold grows to monstrous proportions after being "slipped a mickey" on date night. Unable to control his powers, will his atoms collapse and devastate half the Eastern Seaboard?
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Secret Weapons volume 19
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Andre Dubois and Colin King head down to New Orleans to take revenge on Redline. But this uneasy alliance won't last long when Andre strikes out on his own to prove he doesn't need Ninjak's help or the power of the Mach suit to take down Redline.
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Secret Weapons volume 10
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Inside the Weaponeer's secret volcano base, Bloodshot, Geomancer and the Eternal Warrior face an onslaught of Webnet soldiers. Standing against impossible odds and locked inside the belly of the beast, our heroes do what they do best and hijack a submarine!
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Secret Weapons volume 17
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Tank, Sonar and Paraman have broken into the secret Webnet facility under the streets of Rome looking to free MI-6 agent Jillian Alcott. But they'll have to survive the onslaught of the massive Gigo and his mind controlling handler.
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