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Military and government technology / Ian Graham.
This book covers thirteen areas where the military got it wrong, discusses what happened in the failure, and describes the lessons that were learned.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781410939104 (hc)
- Physical Description: 56 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Raintree, [2011]
- Copyright: ©2011
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes chronology. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Lessons learned -- The Turtle -- Acoustic mirrors -- Balloon bombs -- Ice ships -- Flying wings -- Superguns -- The Komet -- The strategic defense initiative -- Bat bombs -- Spy satellites -- The Great Panjandrum -- The Vasa -- The Thresher. |
| Target Audience Note: | 4-8 Medialog, Inc. 1010 Lexile. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Co PL - Rockport Main Library | YA 623 GRA (Text) | 70741000132336 | Adult Non Fiction | Available | - |
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