Author:
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 1472866789
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and desperate clashes on the Eastern Front, tanks played a vital role in World War II, becoming one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. But how well do you know the most famous and infamous tanks of the period, and how their speed, armour and armament compare? Which Soviet tank proved impervious to German firepower? Which stopgap design turned out to the one of the best-armed tanks of its day? The World War II Tank Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on 40 legendary tanks, such as the Panzer, the Sherman, and the T-34. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to compare their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis tanks of World War II.
World War II Tank Spotter's Guide
Author:
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 1472866789
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and desperate clashes on the Eastern Front, tanks played a vital role in World War II, becoming one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. But how well do you know the most famous and infamous tanks of the period, and how their speed, armour and armament compare? Which Soviet tank proved impervious to German firepower? Which stopgap design turned out to the one of the best-armed tanks of its day? The World War II Tank Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on 40 legendary tanks, such as the Panzer, the Sherman, and the T-34. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to compare their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis tanks of World War II.
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
ISBN: 1472866789
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and desperate clashes on the Eastern Front, tanks played a vital role in World War II, becoming one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. But how well do you know the most famous and infamous tanks of the period, and how their speed, armour and armament compare? Which Soviet tank proved impervious to German firepower? Which stopgap design turned out to the one of the best-armed tanks of its day? The World War II Tank Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on 40 legendary tanks, such as the Panzer, the Sherman, and the T-34. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to compare their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis tanks of World War II.
Tank Spotter’s Guide
Author: The Tank Museum
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780962207
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780962207
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
Tank Spotter’s Guide
Author: The Tank Museum
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849089477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849089477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
Tank Spotter's Guide
Author: Marcus Cowper
Publisher: Metro Books
ISBN: 9781435139671
Category : Tanks (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks went on to revolutionize warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II, to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of the modern battlefield. This pocket guide makes accessible to 'rivetheads' everywhere essential information to identify 40 of history's most fearsome tanks, including Germany's Tiger, Russia's T-34, America's Sherman and Panther, and France's FT-17. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
Publisher: Metro Books
ISBN: 9781435139671
Category : Tanks (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks went on to revolutionize warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II, to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of the modern battlefield. This pocket guide makes accessible to 'rivetheads' everywhere essential information to identify 40 of history's most fearsome tanks, including Germany's Tiger, Russia's T-34, America's Sherman and Panther, and France's FT-17. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.
World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide
Author: Tony Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472848527
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472848527
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.
The World War II Tank Guide
Author: Ian V. Hogg
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9780785812296
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than 50 examples of the most important tanks of World War II.
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9780785812296
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
More than 50 examples of the most important tanks of World War II.
An Illustrated Guide to World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780701814885
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780701814885
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An Illustrated Data Guide to Battle Tanks of World War II
Author:
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
ISBN: 9781855018563
Category : Battleships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An overview of the battleships used by all factions during World War II.
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
ISBN: 9781855018563
Category : Battleships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An overview of the battleships used by all factions during World War II.
Plane Spotter’s Guide
Author: Tony Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780967012
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
A compact guide to 70 of the most iconic aircraft to have shaped warfare over the last 100 years. Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, Plane Spotter's Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780967012
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
A compact guide to 70 of the most iconic aircraft to have shaped warfare over the last 100 years. Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, Plane Spotter's Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.
Loco Spotter’s Guide
Author: Stuart Black
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472820495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation's affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain. But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class? The Loco Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472820495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation's affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain. But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class? The Loco Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.