Provides a history of fighting ships and major players in world naval operations, from the navies of Great Britain in the late 1800s to the post Cold War vessels used in the Gulf War.

Supply, clear and build the way for today's armies Appraise the world's military vehicles and logistical equipment with this comprehensive and impartial guide.

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The fact that the outcome of the 2006 Hezbollah-Israeli War was, at best, a stalemate for Israel has confounded military analysts. Long considered the most professional and powerful army in the Middle East, with a history of impressive military victories against its enemies, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) emerged from the campaign with its enemies undefeated and its prestige tarnished. This historical analysis of the war includes an examination of IDF and Hezbollah doctrine prior to the war, as well as an overview of the operational and tactical problems encountered by the IDF during the war. The IDF ground forces were tactically unprepared and untrained to fight against a determined Hezbollah force. ¿An insightful, comprehensive examination of the war.¿ Illustrations.

This is the authority on special forces, ideal for any level of military enthusiast. So if you want to know about special forces weapons or transport or even their elite use of surveillance equipment including human presence sensors then this is the kit you need.

Collins/Jane Combat Aircraft is a compact guide to modern fighters, bombers, helicopter gunships, maritime aircraft and advanced trainers in service with the world's airforces. Details of over 100 aircraft are given, drawing in information from the ultimate military authority, Jane's Information Group.

Modern Military Helicopters is an up-to-date handbook based on Jane's unrivalled data-base. Fully illustrated and listing every variant, including the latest Russian designs, it is the definitive pocket guide available today. Includes all variants Full technical data 200 photographs