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Can find out about anything ya want bout all the terms you're hearing from the war..Great site if you've never seen it before.

Bombs, Missiles and Explosives:

How Smart Bombs Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/smart-bomb.htm
Smart bombs are a leading technology in the U.S. arsenal. These cutting edge weapons can navigate their own way to specific ground targets with startling accuracy, even in poor weather conditions.

How Cruise Missiles Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/cruise-missile.htm
Cruise missiles are a prominent example of the remote battle technology used in modern warfare. The missile is essentially an unmanned airplane, which can deliver a 1,000-pound bomb to a target 1,000 miles away.

On the Ground:

How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/biochem-war.htm
Saddam Hussein's history with biological and chemical warfare is infamous, and U.S. troops have geared up for such an assault. This article explains the basics of these types of attack.

How Gas Masks Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/gas-mask.htm
For ground forces, the primary defense against chemical attack is the gas mask. In the future, gas masks may be a common civilian defense as well.

How M1 Tanks Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/m1-tank.htm
M1 tanks played a crucial role in the 1991 Gulf war, dominating the ground battle. According to the U.S. Army, these heavily armored, heavily armed land fighters are second to none.

How Machine Guns Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/machine-gun.htm
The machine gun is one of those weapons that completely changed the face of the war. With the advent of this technology, it was suddenly possible for a soldier to shoot dozens of people in a matter of seconds. It redefined ground combat.


In the Air:

How Apache Helicopters Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/apache-helicopter.htm
The Apache is to helicopters what the M1 is to tanks -- it's arguably the most deadly rotor aircraft in the sky. Like M1s, Apaches make excellent use of advanced communications and targeting electronics.

How F-15s Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/f-15.htm
Fighter jets are a major component of most major military arsenals, and this particular model is a classic. This article explains how fighter pilots hit their targets and pull off incredible evasive maneuvers to get to safety.

How Stealth Bombers Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/stealth-bomber.htm
This unique bomber was tailor-made for a specific, extremely difficult mission. It's initial function was to carry nuclear bombs across the globe, take out key targets and escape to safety, evading any enemy sensors the entire time. Its wartime function today is to drop smart bombs, which find their way to specific enemy targets.


At Sea:

How Aircraft Carriers Work -
http://www.howstuffworks.com/aircraft-carrier.htm
Aircraft carriers are certainly the largest piece of technology in the U.S. arsenal, and they're also one of the most important. A modern supercarrier allows the Navy to easily set up a fully equipped airfield on the other side of the world.
 
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