Despite the end of the Cold War, progress in military technology and power has not ended, and the result is that the terminology has become increasingly complex and confusing for the general public. This guide to deciphering the vocabulary of modern warfare brings the knowledge of expert military analysts to the general reader in simple, accessible language. With over 1,100 articles and entries, it includes: general military concepts; weapons and weapon systems; military organizations; military technologies; modes of warfare; and negotiations and treaties. The dictionary is thoroughly cross-referenced for more specific and detailed entries.