Follows a straightforward chronological timeline (indeed, the book includes an actual timeline in its front matter), with the exception of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, where military and naval developments are covered in parallel chapters. The chapters for each era, in turn, are organized thematically…. a useful overview of the subject, and the select bibliography suggests further readings over a wide range of accessibility.

H-War

[P]rovides solid historical underpinnings for more advanced discussions about, and research into, these and similar subjects.

The Journal of Military History

Aimed at students and general readers, this volume surveys the development of American military technology from the early 19th century through the end of the 20th century. The technological innovations described are also placed in the larger context of American social, political, and economic development. Supplementary materials include a timeline and a glossary of terms. Hacker is curator of military history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

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