In this volume, the author traces a history of modern military technology, covering a wide variety of subjects, from copper and steam to computers. Among things, he covers the advance of air power and the advent of radar. Overall, he emphasizes the effect of these varied technologies on the US Army’s artillery arm. .

Contents: Preface; 1: Technology Goes to School; 2: War, Industry and Technology; 3: Technology Comes of Age; 4: Woe to the Laggards; 5: The World Grows Smaller; 6: Battle for the Skies; 7: Beyond the Skies; Epilog; Bibliography; Index. .