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Tools of War: Weapons and Equipment

By Kennedy Hickman, About.com Guide to Military History

Since the beginning of time, weapons have constantly been evolving from the earliest spears to today's laser-guided bombs. As technology has changed, militaries have kept pace ensuring that they always have the most advanced weapons, ships, and aircraft.

  1. Arms & Equipment
  2. Aircraft
  3. Warships
  4. Strategy & Tactics
  5. Glossary

Arms & Equipment

Few things accelerate technological change like warfare, as the side with the most advanced weapons often triumphs in battle. In this section, examine the weapons and vehicles that had a major impact on the battlefield and ultimately changed history.

Aircraft

Land here to explore the wide variety of aircraft that have been used by the world's armed forces. From the Sopwith Camel to the F-14, this is your place for information about the planes that have dominated the skies.

Warships

While navies have sailed the world's oceans since before ancient Greece, some ships stand out for their technological advances, notable records in combat, or ill-fated demises. Find out more about some of these unique vessels.

Strategy & Tactics

While it is important for a military to possess advanced weapons, it is equally important that they know how to employ them effectively. Here we will examine the strategy and tactics that have led to history's greatest triumphs and disasters.

Glossary

Military history has a language all its own, from abatis to ZULU time to an alphabet soup of acronyms. When you need help cutting through the jargon, try this set of resources.

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