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5) Submarines
Series
Weapons of war volume 4
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
This DVD traces the fascinating rise of the most menacing warships ever known. Experience life aboard a modern nuclear submarine patrolling the oceans for months at a time, and discover the lethal power of its weapons, from torpedoes and cruise missiles to muclear-tipped underwater-launched ballistic missiles.
Series
Weapons of war volume 3
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
This DVD traces the rise of the biggest warships in the world as the United States air power went from early biplanes landing on converted battleships to the huge modern supercarriers of today.
Series
Weapons of war volume 29
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Since the earliest days of aviation, aircraft weapons have proliferated, ranging from simple bombs and rockets to sophisticated guided weapons that can drop a bomb through a window from a hundred miles away. See how the gun has been joined by air-to-ground weapons, cluster munitions, laser-guided bombs, and supersonic guided missiles to arm today's modern fighters.
Series
Weapons of war volume 52
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Air-to-air combats are typically fought between fighters that are relatively matched in terms of performance and armament. Meet the pilots who entered aviation's hall of fame as leading aces, from World War I to the first jet fighters of Korea, to the combat pilots of today. See how combat leaders exploited the available technology in their favor, and became the aces of their day.
11) Battle drones
Series
Weapons of war volume 13
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
See how the simple drones of the 1920's evolved into some of the most advanced machines on the planet, such as the Mach-3 recon drone and armed UCAV's. Learn how early designers struggled with the technology needed to guide their drones, and how the latest drones are taking a full part in the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.
Series
Weapons of war volume 31
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Throughout history military conflicts have been supported by units dedicated to reconnoitering the battlefield and reporting back to commanders to allow them to plan the movements of their fighting units. Witness the advances of technology in the field of tactical recon, and understand how modern scouts in the air and on land make use of electro-optical and infrared sensors.
13) Battleships
Series
Weapons of war volume 7
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
14) Cargo haulers
Series
Weapons of war volume 37
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The transport aircraft has revolutionized the movement of troops and supplies from home bases to the battlefield. See how transport aircraft kep Berlin alive during the Communist Blockade and, in Vietnam, flew innumerable missions transporting everything from food and ammunition into "hot" combat zones. Transport aircraft has been vital in enabling modern expeditionary forces to deploy anywhere in the world.
Series
Weapons of war volume 39
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Close air support is the use of military aircraft in a ground-attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly forces. Learn how the close air support mission has developed, from World War II to the wars in the Gulf.
16) Cold warriors
Series
Weapons of war volume 38
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
During the years of superpower standoff between the US and the Soviet Union, Central Europe was ground zero for military buildups and for any potential conflicts. Examine the tank and infantry divisions, attack helicopters, surface-to-surface missiles and airborne forces on each side of the "Iron Curtain". Explore some of the key events that shaped the course of the Cold War in Europe, and understand how both civilians and the military lived under...
Series
Weapons of war volume 15
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In a lightning quick campaign, Coalition forces threw Saddam Hussein's Iraqi invaders out of occupied Kuwait in early 1991. See how superior tactics and state-of-the-art technology overcame the Iraqi army. Find out how the latest tanks and armored fighting vehicles of the Allied contingent stormed into Kuwait, and understand the vital role played by air support in the final victory.
Series
Weapons of war volume 41
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Faced with the threat of increasingly advanced naval air strike and air-launched anti-ship missiles, the defense of the fleet is as important today as ever. Understand how a combination of carrier fighters, guns and ship-launched missiles provide layers of effective defense against airborne intruders.
19) Marine!
Series
Weapons of war volume 33
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Calling upon a devastating array of land, sea and air warfighting systems, the U.S. Marine Corps continues the proud tradition of those who have valiantly fought and died. Understand what it takes to be the "best of the best". Discover how advanced weapons and tactics ensure the Marine position as a "spearhead" force within the U.S. military machine.
20) Pacific land war
Series
Weapons of war volume 51
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The battles fought against Japan in China, Burma and India may be less well known, but were just as vital to the course of World War II. Discover the conditions by troops fighting in the dense jungles of Southeast Asia and some of the key weapons utilized.