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Author:

Boutland, Craig, author.

Title:

Weapons and machines of the Gulf War / Craig Boutland.

Publisher:

Cavendish Square Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2024

Description:

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Persian Gulf War, 1991--Juvenile literature.
Persian Gulf War, 1991--Equipment and supplies--Juvenile literature.
Military weapons--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Persian Gulf War, 1991--Equipment and supplies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Summary:

"The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war. The main text is filled with facts that appeal to readers interested in military history and engineering, and sidebars and fact boxes provide additional information. The impressive photographs show weapons and machines in captivating detail. As readers explore this fascinating look at an important chapter in U.S. history, they enhance their knowledge of STEM subjects and social studies concepts"--Amazon.

Series:

Weapons and machines in warfare
Boutland, Craig. Weapons and machines in warfare.

ISBN:

1502669188
9781502669186

Locations:

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)