Peter Sarson

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1) Aircraft carriers

Author

Preston, Antony

Series

Modern military techniques

Pub. Date

1985.

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Traces the history of aircraft carriers since 1914, chronicling the role played by these ships in World War II and in modern defense systems.

2) Bombers

Author

Lowe, Malcolm V

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Surveys modern bombers and attack aircraft, discussing recent developments in design, weapons, and tactics.

3) Military helicopters

Author

Ladd, James D

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Describes how helicopters perform complicated military maneuvers and includes detailed illustrations explaining their weapons and control systems.

4) Fighters

Author

Lowe, Malcolm V

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A survey of today's fighter planes, their design, equipment, and defense capabilities, with information about future fighter developments.

5) Tanks

Author

Hogg, Ian V

Pub. Date

[1985]

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A survey of the evolution of modern armored tanks, now equipped with computerized electronics, night vision, air filtration, and laser fire control systems, and their tasks and tactics today.

6) Submarines

Author

Gibbons, Tony

Pub. Date

[1987]

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Examines the functions and design features of modern submarines, both conventional diesel-powered and nuclear, and focuses on such warfare aspects as tactics, missiles, and torpedoes.

7) Artillery in color 1920-1963

Author

Hogg, Ian

Pub. Date

1980

8) Artillery

Author

Gander, Terry

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Surveys modern artillery in military use, including towed and self-propelled guns, rockets, ammunition, and associated equipment.

9) Amphibious techniques

Author

Ladd, James D

Pub. Date

c1985

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Describes the various types of craft used in a typical beach assault operation including escort carriers, assault ships, helicopters, submarines and tanks. Also discusses new technological developments in amphibious warfare.