How does a smart missile know how to reach its target? What makes a stealth plane hard to detect? How long can a submarine stay underwater? What will future weapons look like? Learn the answers to those questions and more in this exciting series about modern warfare. Stunnng primary source images, diagrams, and fascinating facts provide an up-close look at today's military. Each book includes:

Color photographs that feature military technology in action.
Easy-to-read text that reinforces social studies standards.
'In their own words' primary source quotes
'Did you know?' boxes filled with fascinating facts.
Colorfully illustrated diagrams that introduce new words.
Glossary, sources of further information, and index.

Land Warfare
Firing mortars and howitzers. Scouting enemy territory. Using night-vision goggles. Training to fight with Special Forces. Experience life as an infantry soldier! Discover how spotters find targets for artillery and locate air strikes using lasers. Learn how a large army sends supplies over long distances. Find out how soldiers protect their tanks and use helicopters and armored carriers to move around dangerous battlefields.

Contents

Fighting on land
Infantry
Tanks
Artillery
Supplying soldiers
Glossary
For more information
Index