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This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Like many other nations, the United States was born of war. The freedom sought by our fo……続きを見る

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. This project is a review of historical foreign military sales (FMS) within U.S. Army acq……続きを見る

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. This report evaluates the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and its potential to fulfill the op……続きを見る

In this number: The Battle of Plataea: a Reverseal of History Jean Nicolas Corvisier. The Catalan Company in Anatolia and Greece (1301-1311) Adriana Vannini. French Ensigns of the Late-Renaissance (……続きを見る

The stories behind more than 50 secret projects undertaken by the famed Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on behalf of the US Armed Forces, DARPA, and the CIA - all illustrated with official Skunk Works p……続きを見る

Heroism and sacrifice. Brutality and folly. Great leaders, great villains, pivotal moments, and events. Take a captivating, concise, and convenient look at how the world, the United States, and the ……続きを見る

This two-in-one book introduces secrets of two little known branches of the martial arts of Japan. The first involves the use of the manrikigusari, a length of chain with with weighted ends, used in……続きを見る

Shinsengumi: The Shogun's Last Samurai Corps is the true story of the notorious samurai corps formed in 1863 to arrest or kill the enemies of the Tokugawa Shogun. The only book in English about the ……続きを見る

A highly effective and well-rounded Filipino martial art, Cabales Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements whose applicability extends into both unarmed engagement and knife fighting. In ……続きを見る

In Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai, author and judo second-dan Don Cunningham provides a fascinating introduction to the civil society of Edo-period (1603-1867) Japan--particula……続きを見る

This informative martial arts book, Ninja Weapons introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of ninjutsu--the chain and the shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal ……続きを見る

With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese……続きを見る

Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons. It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and sta……続きを見る

Complete Sinawali is the definitive guide to the intricate and highly-refined Filipino martial art of double-weapon fighting. The warriors of the Philippines have long been respected as fierce, cour……続きを見る

"Knife & Tomahawk Throwing helps keep alive these traditional arts of the old West. In these pages, you will learn about the fundamentals of the sport and gain insight into some of the greatest prof……続きを見る

Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. This book of Japanese history traces the story of a uni……続きを見る

This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors. Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images……続きを見る

"With his easily readable and entertaining style, Hillsborough does a great job of elucidating the complex customs that ruled Edo Period life and politics. --The Japan Times" 続きを見る

Master the Japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide. Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning……続きを見る

Blowgun Techniques is a complete introduction to one of the world's oldest weapons. It provides detailed explanations and instructions on all aspects of the blowgun's use-from grips and stances, to ……続きを見る

"Knife Throwing is the most authoritative guide on every aspect of the sport. From knives and knife throwing techniques to competition and advice, as well as profiles of pioneers and legends in the ……続きを見る

In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese bla……続きを見る

Steven A. Pomeroy has authored the first history of the American mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a technology the United States spent four decades and billions of dollars creating ……続きを見る

When the first Harrier strike fighter was introduced by the Royal Air Force in the late 1960s, it was hailed as a technological breakthrough with its speed, vertical, short takeoff and landing capab……続きを見る

Ever since its invention, aviation has embodied the dream of perpetual peace between nations, yet the other side of this is the nightmare of an unprecedented deadly power. A power initially deployed……続きを見る

Focus sur l'une des mesures les moins connues d'Hitler à l'encontre des Juifs Un an avant qu’Adolf Hitler ne prenne le pouvoir en 1933, le ministre de l’Intérieur allemand ordonne que les fichiers d……続きを見る

Le 17 décembre 1950, pour la première fois dans l’histoire de l’aviation militaire, deux chasseurs supersoniques s’affrontent en combat tournoyant dans le ciel de Corée. Il s’agit du Mig-15 « Fagot ……続きを見る

This collection of historical writings by martial arts mastersーfrom Miyamoto Musashi to Takuan Sohoーis an essential primer on the history, philosophy, and practice of samurai swordsmanship There i……続きを見る

Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual. Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was……続きを見る