This new edition of Ian Hogg's classic is this century's ultimate reference work on the subject of military small arms. It has been fully updated and expanded (by 64 pages) to cover all small arms in military service during the 20th century and now includes many arms listings and photographs that did not appear in earlier editions. Recognised ...
Future military historians will surely look back upon the 20th century and say, "There was the zenith of artillery." Though it retains its importance on the battlefield, for sheer diversity of type and multiplicity of design, for size, numbers, and tactical influence, the likes of artillery as it stood in 1945 will never again be seen. Beginning ...
Since the publication of the first edition in 1996, Jane's Guns Recognition has sold over 65,000 copies worldwide and this edition ensures it remains the international best-selling firearms handbook. This book does exactly what it says on the cover! This is the most comprehensive guide to identifying guns, for anyone who is likely to come into ...
Since the publication of the first edition in 1996, Janes Guns Recognition Guide has sold over 55,000 copies worldwide. This new, fully updated third edition ensures its recognition as the most authoritative and comprehensive firearms handbook available. This full-colour, third edition features all new photographs and additional information on ...
Theses concise and informative guides provide an excellent source of references on modern contemporary weapons and military equipment. Each features technical line profiles, a wealth of photographs and informative text written by experts in the field.
-- Full technical details of German artillery in World War II -- Illustrated throughout -- New edition of a sought-after classic This classic illustrated reference work contains complete details of German artillery used in World War II: infantry, mountain, field, heavy field, heavy, railway, anti-aircraft, anti-tank, coastal, and recoilless ...
Anti-tank weapons today are sophisticated items of hardware, but in World Wars I and II, many improvized weapons were used to knock out tanks. This work contains accounts of infantrymen who disabled tanks by pouring petrol over the engine casings and igniting it; pushing graneades down the barrels of tanks; and dropping bombs through open turrets ...
This handy reference guide, by the leading small arms author provides descriptions, technical specifications and illustrations of 75 of the most important pistols and rifles, including the Heckler & Koch USP/SOCOM pistols, the FN Five-seveN 5.7mm pistol, the Heckler & Koch G36 rifle and many more. A wide range of military small arms is in use ...
Mortars tells of the development and operational use of this most effective weapon from its early days as a siege weapon up the high-tech present. The author's lively text is illustrated with a wide variety of archive and modern photographs and covers the following: Siege mortars; Coastal mortars; The Trench mortar; Modern mortars and finally, ...
For enthusiasts and historians, this companion to "Allied Artillery of World War One" describes major World War II artillery types including field and heavy artillery, and coastal, railway and anti-aircraft guns. It covers the background, design and operational use of all types of artillery.
Completely revised, this new edition features almost 3,000 handguns, with technical details, historical information and notes on collecting different weapons.
From the introduction of the metallic cartridge, to today's technologically advanced and wide-ranging equipment, this book contains data on more than 1,500 weapons. From pistols to anti-tank rifles, this information-packed guide provides length, weight, muzzle velocity, and rate of fire specification pistols, submachine guns, rifles, and more. ...
Over 500 crucial battles from earliest times to contemporary guerrilla struggles are described in detail. Based on new research, each entry contains all relevant facts and figures. Not only are events and their participants provided, but the importance of the battle is also explained. Well organized and providing a rich mixture of chronologies, ...
Theses concise and informative guides provide an excellent source of references on modern contemporary weapons and military equipment. Each features technical line profiles, a wealth of photographs and informative text written by experts in the field.
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The Illustrated Book of Guns: An Illustrated Directory of Over 1,000 Military, Sporting, and Antique Firearms
