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War Inventions and How They Were Invented (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles R. Gibson

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9781331164074: War Inventions and How They Were Invented (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How war inventions work, made clear and exciting for curious young readers

This book explains the big ideas behind weapons and devices used in war, in simple language with illustrations. It guides readers from submarines and their conning towers to the periscope, pumps, and torpedo systems, then moves to aircraft and the changing role of planes in combat. Through vivid scenes and practical descriptions, it shows how these machines operate, what it feels like to use them, and why they mattered in wartime.

  • Learn how a submarine dives, stays under water, and uses pumps and electric motors to move.
  • See how the periscope, conning-tower, and other submarine features work in practice.
  • Discover how aircraft evolved from scouting to attacking, including the rise of bombs, machine guns, and air combat.
  • Understand how airplanes helped with reconnaissance, signaling, and targeting for ground and sea forces.
Ideal for readers of science and history who want a lively, accessible look at war technology. Written for boys and girls ages nine to fourteen, it makes complex ideas approachable without losing the sense of adventure.

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