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In clear, direct, and accessible language, this concise guide provides for a broad non-specialist audience an overview o......more
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Understanding Air Warfare provides the reader with a clear understanding of the key debates surrounding air power, one o......more
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A hard-hitting investigation into how the Pentagon’s runaway spending embroils America in foreign wars, squanders its we......more
Michael Brown analyses the rise and fall of the Douglas family as the dominant magnates of the south of Scotland, from t......more
The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge fro......more
Novel insights into Russian military thought--from the Crimean War to the war in Ukraine The development of the Russian ......more
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This book is designed for a one-semester elective course for aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering students f......more
A former senior intelligence officer reveals how our espionage practices are being transformed by a new global intellige......more
The essential textbook for all marine engineers and ETO officers, covering advanced electrotechnology theory. Designed a......more
Harbours And Their Masters is the untold story of the Harbour Master and the harbours they manage. For five years, Mark ......more
A 360-degree look at the revolutionary research missions of the OceanXplorer vessel--piloted by leading scientists and s......more
The essential guide to modern equipment found in merchant ships, focusing on ’motor’ propulsion for marine engineers. De......more
An in-depth exploration of the strategic dynamics shaping East Asia’s future on the world stage East Asia is the epicent......more
An in-depth exploration of the strategic dynamics shaping East Asia’s future on the world stage East Asia is the epicent......more
Achieving the expected, long-term goals related to emission reduction is a key ambition that will entail not only method......more
This new two-volume work describes the advances and emerging issues in the use of algal biomass and the prospects of mic......more
This new two-volume work describes the advances and emerging issues in the use of algal biomass and the prospects of mic......more
The Essentials of Composite Materials: A Guide for Engineering and Beyond combines the theory of composite materials and......more
The book presents the latest overview, methodologies, design practices, and applications of unmanned surface vehicles (U......more
The British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) was a military liaison mission which ......more
Thanks to smartphones, war is everywhere, all the time. Anyone can view, analyse and comment on photos, videos or other ......more
The ultimate guide to everyday sabotage, designed by spies to grind fascism to a halt. Arm yourself with knowledge and s......more
For millennia, ships have been used to fish, transport passengers and cargo, and bring divers to particular locations to......more
Understanding how the mind works can provide insight into the meaning of various feelings and emotions. Rather than mere......more
The book is the first to detail the 170-year evolution of the powered bulk carriers which continue to have a major role ......more
"Beast in the Machine offers a fascinating exploration of the future of combat. It takes the reader on a whirlwind journ......more
As enmity between China and Russia and the West deepens, and as the Chinese navy grows, the United States finds itself m......more
Why the major risk and opportunity of AI is that humans and computers have fused, giving AI the ability to shape the fut......more
The ability to communicate is fundamental to success in both military and civilian life. Surprisingly, while most take c......more
This report focuses on how competitive source selections can be used to better emphasize the government’s goals related ......more
This report documents the Integrated Recruiting Resource Model (iRRM), which predicts contract and accession production ......more
This guide helps U.S. Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and other analysts use the RAND-developed Theater A......more
The Philosophy of Force presents a highly original, republican theory of just war. Taking its inspiration from historic ......more
Previous research has identified that logistics and sustainment shortfalls are a critical barrier to U.S. operational su......more
Previous research has identified that logistics and sustainment shortfalls are a critical barrier to U.S. operational su......more
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Re-issue of an esteemed piece of work, initially published in 1988 by Patrick Stephens Limited. Extensively illustrated ......more
The Consolidated B-32 Dominator was a powerful American bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Not......more
The Standard or S-frigate (relating to the Standard NATO Frigate concept which they were designed), the Kortenaer class,......more
This book locates the Arctic within the context of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) national strategy of the Great......more
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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense codified the concept of strategic readiness to evaluate readiness through a lens......more
The smallest ship in Nelson’s fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar was the curiously-named HMS Pickle. The ship was a topsai......more
This is the first comprehensive study into the problem of the break-up of RMS Titanic’s hull, something only recognized ......more
Undersea Fiber Communication Systems, Third edition is an authoritative guide exploring the comprehensive aspects of opt......more
Featuring battle maps and graphics, Tank Warfare Illustrated Atlas ranges from the first significant use of tanks at Cam......more
With a wealth of valuable empirical materials, Strategy Dynamics explores the concept of adaptation in strategic decisio......more
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After the failure of Britain’s latest air-defence destroyers in the 1982 Falklands War, a public controversy began over ......more
The second Abe administration, which lasted for seven years and eight months, turned out to be the longest administratio......more
A revealing account of the prevalence--and alarming ubiquity--of military targeting, and how it has become a self-propel......more
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"The Fleet of the Future: Containing a Reply to Some Conclusions of General Howard Douglas" offers a detailed 19th-centu......more
"The Fleet of the Future: Containing a Reply to Some Conclusions of General Howard Douglas" offers a detailed 19th-centu......more
This manual, "Description and Directions for the use and Care of Cavalry Equipment, Model of 1912 ... Oct. 5, 1914," off......more
This manual, "Description and Directions for the use and Care of Cavalry Equipment, Model of 1912 ... Oct. 5, 1914," off......more
"Sea-Coast Defences" (1885) offers a detailed examination of the principles and practices of coastal fortification durin......more
"The Engineer in War" explores the crucial role of engineers during wartime, with a specific focus on preparing engineer......more
"Sea-Coast Defences" (1885) offers a detailed examination of the principles and practices of coastal fortification durin......more
This is a report submitted to the United States government detailing the munitions of war exhibited at the Paris Univers......more
"A Compleat System of Military Difcipline" by John Gittins offers a comprehensive overview of military practices and pro......more
"The Engineer in War" explores the crucial role of engineers during wartime, with a specific focus on preparing engineer......more
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This is a report submitted to the United States government detailing the munitions of war exhibited at the Paris Univers......more
"Machine Gun Fire Control" (1917) offers a detailed exploration of the technology and techniques employed in aiming and ......more
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"Panoramic Drawing: One-Point and Cylindrical Perspective," prepared for the Department of Military Aeronautics, U.S. Ar......more
Operating Equipment for U. S. Army Observation Balloons is a detailed manual offering insights into the technology and p......more
Operating Equipment for U. S. Army Observation Balloons is a detailed manual offering insights into the technology and p......more
"High Explosive Shells" (1915) offers a detailed look into the manufacturing and properties of high explosive shells dur......more
This is a report from the United States Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance to Commodore Warrington regarding a thirty-two pounder......more
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"The Shrapnel Shell in England and in Belgium" offers a detailed historico-technical sketch of shrapnel shell technology......more
This is a report from the United States Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance to Commodore Warrington regarding a thirty-two pounder......more
"Extracts From an Infantry Captain’s Journal" offers a detailed look into the practical challenges and innovative method......more
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"The Shrapnel Shell in England and in Belgium" offers a detailed historico-technical sketch of shrapnel shell technology......more
This collection, "Technical Records of Explosives Supply, 1915-1918 ... No.1-9," offers a detailed look into the British......more
"Night Operations for Infantry" offers a detailed exploration into the tactical considerations and practical execution o......more
Marine Engineering and Shipping Age, Volume 11, offers a comprehensive look at the advancements and trends shaping the m......more
Marine Engineering and Shipping Age, Volume 11, offers a comprehensive look at the advancements and trends shaping the m......more
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"Essay On The Use Of Various Alloys, Especially Of Phosphorous Bronze, For The Founding Of Cannon" delves into the scien......more