Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted: Artillery and Missiles

Dougherty, Martin. Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted: Artillery and Missiles. 2013. 48p. ISBN 978-1-4488-9247-1. 623.41 on the library shelves.

Despite centuries of advances in warfare, the most powerful weapons on the battlefield remains the artillery and accompanied missiles. With its abilities to reach great distances and its destructive power, artillery and missiles are deadlier and more precise than ever.

In this book, Dougherty compares and contrasts several types of artillery and missiles from Russia, the United States, NATO, and other countries. From heavy artillery and self-propelled guns, from rocket artillery systems to air-defense and anti-aircraft systems, and from anti-tanks to nuclear bombs, similar weapons are explored and presented in a graphic form, discussing elements such as range, angle and rate of fire, weapon caliber, speed, reloading time and weight.

Fans of military hardware will appreciate the details provided by the author, especially the comparison between similar aircrafts.

Anyone with a fascination for military power will enjoy this quick and succinct read into one of the most powerful military arms a nation can deploy. Other books on the subject that can be enjoyed also include the Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted series (Aircraft, Armored Fighting Vehicles; Artillery and Missiles; Naval Vessels; and Small Arms) as well as Warships Inside and Out, The History of Navies Around the World, The History of Marines Around the World, and The History of Armies Around the World.