Artillery and Missiles (Armament and Technology Series)

This series offers a look at the latest developments in ground force technology, an area that is changing rapidly with the introduction of new and more sophisticated machines. The titles in this series highlight the latest additions to the world's armies and combat systems.

This examination of the latest towed and self-propelled artillery weapons highlights some of the most famous anti-air missile systems that have been used against enemy aircraft, showing how they can deploy Howitzers up to 25 miles away from targets and still strike them accurately. Also profiled are anti-aircraft guns that are able to fire at rates of up to 1,000 shots a minute and create a barrier that prevents airplanes and helicopters from firing at defended areas.