Secrets of Warfare: Exposing the Myths and Hidden History of Weapons and Battles Contributor(s): Weir, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1601631553 ISBN-13: 9781601631558 Publisher: New Page Books OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Weapons - History | World - General - History | Military - World War Ii |
Dewey: 355.02 |
LCCN: 2011010737 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.31" W x 8.29" (0.75 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: You've already heard about the first Civil War battle between the ironclad warships the Monitor and the Merrimac, and about why Custer's last stand was, well, his last, but have you heard about the incredibly fast and maneuverable airship Dr. Solomon Andrews, which was offered to the government during the Civil War? Secrets of Warfare exposes many of the myths that have kept the public misinformed about warfare, the most dangerous of all human activities. Some myths are the result of deliberate misrepresentation; others, the result of ignorance or bigotry. In any case, there is no substitute for the truth. Secrets of Warfare explores: |
Contributor Bio(s): Weir, William: - William Weir has written 13 previous books, mostly about military history and crime, including 50 Military Leaders Who Changed the World and 50 Battles That Changed the World. He is a former soldier, a military policeman, and a Korean War infantry combat veteran. He is a retired industrial editor and freelance magazine writer. |