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History in Action: Weapons of War
 
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No more enemies?
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No more enemies?

Aims

  • To chart the development of weapons technology since 1990
  • To examine the effect of changing technology and political situations on the role of modern armed forces

Learning Outcomes

These notes should help students to improve and develop their knowledge and understanding of such issues as:

  • the main developments in weapons technology
  • the importance of information technology in modern conflicts
  • the possible impact of information technology on future warfare