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Military Communications - 9781851097326

Un libro in lingua di Sterling Christopher H. (EDT) edito da Abc-Clio Inc, 2007

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The 322 entries in this encyclopedia chronicle the modes and means of message transmission among armed troops involved in battles and reconnaissance since the beginning of civilization. Writing for the general reader, the contributors discuss specific battles where communication played a central part, periods of military history on different continents, important scientists and leaders, national military organizations, and command headquarters. Topics include code breaking, dogs, field wire and cable, high-speed Morse, the Japanese army, medieval military signaling, pigeons, telegraph, and the Battle of Waterloo. The editor is professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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