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Arming the eagle : a history of U.S. weapons acquisition since 1775 /

"In a series of probing essays covering various periods in America's military history, this official history tells the story of how United States weapons were developed and produced, what notable managers and organizations were involved, and which weapons from those periods had a significa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Wilbur D.
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: Fort Belvoir, Va. : Defense Systems Management College Press, 1999.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
United States > Armed Forces > Procurement > History.
United States > Armed Forces > Weapons systems > History.
United States > Armed Forces > Supplies and stores > History.
Armed Forces > Procurement.
Armed Forces > Supplies and stores.
Armed Forces > Weapons systems.
United States.
History.
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Summary:"In a series of probing essays covering various periods in America's military history, this official history tells the story of how United States weapons were developed and produced, what notable managers and organizations were involved, and which weapons from those periods had a significant impact on America's wars"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:xii, 531 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-521).
ISBN:1893833003
9781893833005