Description: In this impressive work, van Creveld considers man's use of technology over the past 4,000 years and its impact on military organization, weaponary, logistics, intelligence, communications, transportation, and command. This revised paperback edition has been updated to include an account of the range of technology in the recent Gulf War. 12 photographs.
Brief description: Martin van Creveld is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on military history and strategy.