<p>From the siege towers and catapults employed by ancient invaders to the unmanned drones and stealth bombers used by today's armed forces, the mastering of superior technology has always played a critical role in determining an army's chances of success — or defeat.</p> <p>Following in the footsteps of DK's esteemed military history titles <i>Military History</i> is the definitive guide to the development of battlefield technology through the ages, from Bronze Age Mesopotamia to the War on Terror.</p> <p>Organized chronologically and by key military technology, <i>Military History: The Definitive Visual Guide to the Objects of Warfare</i> covers the iconic weapons, armor, equipment, and battles that have defined war through the ages, showing the impact of changes in military technology on the very fabric of history.</p>