Machines of War: The Definitive Visual History of Military Hardware
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 131.1 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 362
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Machines of War: The Definitive Visual History of Military Hardware
Machines of War presents the story of military hardware from early weapons to modern combat technology. This digital edition is delivered as a PDF and is available for instant download. It offers a visual record of the firearms, vehicles, aircraft, and ships that shaped military history.
Produced by DK, this illustrated reference draws on earlier DK titles covering military history, firearms, weapons, tanks, and flight. The book is organized by period, from pre-industrial arms to post-Cold War systems.
Book Overview
Machines of War: The Definitive Visual History of Military Hardware is a DK visual reference that surveys the evolution of weapons and military machines. It covers pre-industrial weapons, the industrial era, both world wars, the Cold War, and the modern world. The book includes entries on firearms, artillery, tanks, aircraft, warships, submarines, and helicopters.
This PDF edition contains the full contents of the print volume and is suitable for readers interested in military history and technology.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A period-by-period history of military hardware from 3000 bce to the present day.
- Detailed entries on guns, machine-guns, artillery, tanks, aircraft, warships, and submarines.
- Special features on iconic vehicles such as the Mark IV, Renault FT-17, Tiger 1, and T-72.
- Visual spreads covering battles and campaigns, including the Battle of White Mountain and Pearl Harbour.
- Large-scale photographs of key firearms, aircraft, tanks, warships, and more.
- Material previously published in DK books on military history, firearms, weapons, tanks, and flight.
Why This Book Matters
Military technology has shaped the course of history, and this book records that evolution in visual detail. DK’s reference approach makes complex subjects accessible to general readers. The volume is a practical starting point for students, collectors, and anyone curious about the machines used in modern conflict.
Book Details
| Author | DK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | DK (Dorling Kindersley Limited) |
| Publisher Location | 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, UK |
| Publication Date | January 1, 2017 |
| Edition | First published in Great Britain in 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | 1465465731 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465465733 |
| ISBN-13 (UK) | 978-0-2413-1041-0 |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 131.1 MB |
| File Size (Bytes) | 137418472 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 362 |
| Print Length | 360 pages |
| Dimensions | 12.01 x 10.08 x 1.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.45 pounds |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 61 |
| Historical Consultant | Simon Adams |
| Copyright | 2017 Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| Previously Published Content | The Military History Book (2012), The Motorbike Book (2012), The Aircraft Book (2013), Firearms (2014), The Tractor Book (2015), The Bicycle Book (2016), Weapon (2016), The Tank Book (2017), Flight (2017) |
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This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access will be available after purchase. The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications.
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Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only.
Can I read it on my device? Yes. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, smartphones, desktop readers, and most e-reading software.
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