The Vietnam War was a conflict that divided many people and brought changes to America. It spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s and saw many new and improved technologies develop—among them napalm, attack helicopters, and TV journalism. These technologies ultimately changed the way people viewed warfare. This is the story of how the war started, what its impact was, and how these technologies changed the face of a nation.

The Vietnam War was a conflict that divided many people and brought changes to America. It spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s and saw many new and improved technologies develop—among them napalm, attack helicopters, and TV journalism. These technologies ultimately changed the way people viewed warfare. This is the story of how the war started, what its impact was, and how these technologies changed the face of a nation.

While America did not get involved in World War II until 1941, it saw plenty of combat and new technologies. One of the largest wars in history, World War II provided an opportunity to develop unique and influential technologies such as the jet engine, the computer, and radar. This book unravels the details of the war, the efforts that went into developing these key technologies, and the legacy that the war and these developments had on societies then as well as today.

The Civil War was the bloodiest war America has ever faced. In many ways, it was a time of change for the United States. One of these changes was in the technologies that were developed and used. The repeating rifle, the railroad, and the submarine are technologies that were created, tested, or greatly improved during this crisis. This book explores the effect of the war, the impact each technology had on the war and on society in the years and decades following it, and the legacy of these events and developments today.

When America entered World War I, it seemed as though the world had turned upside down. Many new technologies were developed on both sides of this conflict, challenging the men and women who fought in it in ways they never could have imagined. Among these developments were the military tank, the tracer bullet, and most deadly of all, poison gas. This book examines the times and events of the war, the key technologies that influenced and affected it, and the lasting impact these had on global society.

Dr. Donald J. Mrozeks research sheds considerable light on how the use of air power evolved in the Vietnam War. Much more than simply retelling events, Mrozek analyzes how history, politics, technology, and the complexity of the war drove the application of air power in a long and divisive struggle. Mrozek delves into a wealth of original documentation, and his scholarship is impeccable. His analysis is thorough and balanced. His conclusions are well reasoned but will trouble those who have never seriously considered how the application of air power is influenced by factors far beyond the battlefield. Wether or not the reader agrees with Mrozek, the quality of his research and analysis makes his conclusions impossible to ignore. John C. Fryer, Jr. Brigadier General, United States Air Force Commander, Center for Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education

In many eras throughout history, war has been a reality. Each war has brought new inventions and technologies to the forefront. Often what changed the landscape of war and even led to victory was the technology that was available or created during this time. History buffs and future engineers alike will fall in love with this cross-disciplinary series that marries technology with American history. This series spotlights several main technologies that benefited either the war campaign or humanity itself during specific periods of difficulty and strife. They cover not only the effect these technologies had on a war, but also how those technologies worked, and who or what made it possible. EACH BOOK CONTAINS Each book contains vivid period-specific photographs or illustrations, detailed accounts of wartime events, and an in-depth study of the influence, evolution, and legacy of technologies throughout time. These books are carefully researched and written to spark curiosity in the readers’ minds. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS -Provides students the opportunity to draw connections across time periods -Presents historical backgrounds on key eras of conflict -Promotes in-depth research through careful analysis of different technologies -Connects readers to historical moments through use of photographs and text