War Machines This dramatic illustrated series gives a brief history of the awe-inspiring vehicles, weapons, and devices developed for use in warfare. Detailed artwork features dynamic scenes of war from actual historical events, battles, and conflicts. Rockets and Missiles, Discover how rockets and missiles have altered how conflicts are fought. Twelve illustrated scenes explore the history of these weapons, from the iron-cased Mysorcan rockets of the 1780s to ballistic rockets and today's high-tech, air-to-air guided missiles. Book jacket.