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An Illustrated History of the Weapons of World War Two: A Comprehensive Directory of the Military Weapons Used in World War Two, from Field Artillery and Tanks to Torpedo Boats and Night Fighters, with More Than 180 Photographs by Donald Sommerville (Paperback, 2011)

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This is a comprehensive directory of the military weapons used in World War Two, from field artillery and tanks to torpedo boats and night fighters, with more than 180 photographs. It covers all the main weaponry of the Allies and the opposing military alliance, with specification boxes providing information on each techlogy. It is a visual guide to the techlogies used during World War Two, illustrated throughout with compelling photographs taken during the conflict. It is divided into three sections on the Army, Air Force and Navy. It describes all the most effective weapons of war, from escort carriers and heavy cruisers to rockets and the atom bomb. It features at-a-glance statistics for every weapon, such as crew, rate of fire, weight, length, height, muzzle velocity, speed, range, engine and armament. This comprehensive book brings together all the main weapons and techlogies that were used during the war. The weapons are grouped chrologically and divided into three sections. The first, Army Weapons, features weapons used by the armies, such as Assault Guns, Heavy Mortars and V-Weapons. This is followed by Air Force Weapons, which includes Night Fighters, Fighters and Jet Aircraft, and finally Naval Weapons, featuring Heavy Cruisers, Torpedo Boats and Midget Submarines. A brief history describes when and how each was used, the successes and failures, and lists the key specifications. This magnificent guide to the weapons used during World War Two is illustrated with more than 180 evocative photographs taken during the war, and is a fascinating reference book ideal for both general and specialist readers.

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Publisher
Southwater, Anness Publishing
ISBN-10
1844769976
ISBN-13
9781844769971
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109213301

Product Key Features

Author
Donald Sommerville
Format
Trade Paperback (US), Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Military History
Type
Textbook

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Weight
517g
Height
298mm
Width
235mm

Additional Product Features

Place of Publication
London
Spine
7mm
Content Note
Over 180 Colour Photographs
Author Biography
Donald Sommerville is a writer and editor specializing in military history. His books include Monty: A Biography of Field Marshal Montgomery; Revolutionary Warfare, 1916: The Year of Attrition; and World War II Day by Day. He holds degrees in History from University College, Oxford, and in War Studies from King's College, London.
Date of Publication
15/11/2011
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Military History

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An Illustrated History of the Weapons of World War Two: A Comprehensive Directory of the Military Weapons Used in World War Two, from Field Artillery and Tanks to Torpedo Boats and Night Fighters, with More Than 180 Photographs by Donald Sommerville (Paperback, 2011)

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