Speaking "missiles" - Missiles and War

Author: Hu Siyuan, Editor-in-Chief, National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: "Into the Future Battlefield of Military Transformation," a series of books, uses extensive and detailed information, vivid language, and rich data to explain the development history of weapons and equipment. It introduces what we understand as information equipment, cyber weapons, non-lethal weapons, space warfare, unmanned combat vehicles, stealth weapons, and more, while also forecasting and predicting future warfare. This is a modern military popular science book that integrates scientific rigor, knowledge, interest, and readability, making it a favorite among young readers. It can also serve as supplementary teaching material for military personnel to learn about weapons and equipment, as well as a reference for research, use, and management of weapons and equipment.
Forty years ago, missiles were born; thirty years ago, they grew; twenty years ago, they rose; ten years ago, they demonstrated their power; and just two years ago, missiles became the "game-changers" on the battlefield in the Iraq War! Where will the future of missiles lead? On the information network battlefield, missiles have "gained divine eyes" and declare, "In the past, wars were fought with fists, but in the future, wars will be fought with eyes!" Through typical battle cases and stunning images, this book vividly illustrates the power of missiles and their role in modern warfare. Readers gain military knowledge about missiles in a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience.
Missile weapons are not, and cannot be, the sole decisive factor in determining the outcome of a war. They are also limited by various conditions. However, with the advancement of science and technology, the development and competition of missile weapons, as well as their application in combat, will become more widespread and intense. Therefore, studying and exploring the characteristics and patterns of missile warfare in modern high-tech wars, as well as their development, holds great guiding significance for us today.