Discusses the tanks, aircraft, and ships that were at the cutting edge of technological advances during the Second World War

The Military Hardware Of World War II

Eric Grove

David, Lyon

hugh-lyon

christopher-chant

Science & Math

The Military Press

Gurkha- their very name conjures up terror in the enemy as the recent Falklands Conflict demonstrated. Originally stout antagonists of the British in India, these soldiers from the Kingdom of Nepal joined with their aggressors to form an association unique in military history. Gurkha is their story, telling not only of military exploits but of details of everyday life of the Gurkha, all illustrated with over 130 pictures.

Gurkha: The illustrated history of an elite fighting force

History

Europe

Littlehampton Book Services Lt

This is an illustrated encyclopedia with more than 500 photographs. It is an illustrated guide for the most powerful military seafaring vessels, with over 500 stunning photographs. It discusses the history and evolution of warships, from the first man-powered vessels of the ancient world, through to the frigates of the Renaissance and to the fast-attack crafts used during the two world wars. It features fascinating chapters on the first sailing warships, the battleship and battleship cruiser, the destroyer, the aircraft carrier and the submarine. Historical paintings, and colour and black-and-white photographs bring each vessel to life, with detailed specifications about size, speed, power and capacity. The warship originated in antiquity as a means of asserting a country's power at sea, and was originally little more than a merchant ship from which archers, slingers and spearmen could bombard the enemy ship before boarding it. Developments in technology saw the change from oars and sails to steam, to the advent of gunpowder weapons and finally to the transformation in the 20th century of these warships' abilities in terms of firepower, protection and electronic capability. In this meticulously researched, illustrated volume, the history of the warship is laid out in an engaging and accessible style. Beginning with a comprehensive introductory chapter to the evolution of the warship, each fascinating chapter that follows focuses on a particular type of ship - battleships, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines and more. Accompanied by archive and museum photographs, illustrations and paintings, some of the world's most famous and active warships are brought to life, making this the ultimate reference for anybody with an interest in naval or military history.

Warships of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with More Than 500 Photographs

Reference

Lorenz Books

World's Greatest Aircraft: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with More Than 900 Photographs and Illustrations

THE ZEPPELIN: The History of German Airships from 1900 to 1937

THE ZEPPELIN: The History of German Airships from 1900 to 1937

Barnes&Noble

Pioneers of Aviation

Grange Books

Warships Today: Over 200 of the World's Deadliest Fighting Ships (Hardcover) by Chris Chant (Author)...Publisher: Barnes &amp; Noble (2004) ..

Warships Today: Over 200 of the World's Deadliest Fighting Ships

Which are the finest aircraft ever to have flown? The finest military aircraft, the finest airliners, the finest planes of today, and yesterday? This book answers these questions comprehensively, and with photographs and illustrations which help convey just what is so special about each aircraft.
Over 250 of the world's most important, influential aircraft, from the first powered aircraft, the Wright Brother's 'Flyer' to Northrop's highly advanced B-2 stealth bomber. Commercial aircraft such as the Douglas DC-3 Dakota and the new A380 double decker Airbus, are detailed as are many of the classic fighters and bombers from World War II, such as the Supermarine Spitfire, North American P-51 Mustang and Boeing B-17 Fortress.
All the essential detail is here. Fascinating histories of the design, development, manufacture, and service life of each aircraft are accompanied by a technical specification highlighting on its most important variants. Each is illustrated by a large and detailed color side view artwork, a three-view general arrangement line drawing, and supported with additional photographs.

The World's Greatest Aircraft

Michael J.H. Taylor

Military

Chartwell Books

Relates in detail the development of some fascinating prototype aircraft from World War II thru 1989, & relates how many evolved into mass-produced machines. Also explains the historical background, for example, how the destruction of Hiroshima & Nagasaki changed the concept of bombing. Covering bombers, fighters & research aircraft from around the world, this book tells the story of technical achievement meeting military need. The development of turbojet powered machines, rocket motors, innovative wing shapes, the introduction of vertical take off & landing technology & much more are explained in detail. More than 100 photos & illustrations in color.

Aircraft Prototypes: Aerospace Technology, from the Light Fighter to the B2 Stealth Bomber

Astronomy & Space Science

Fantastic Aircraft

GALLERY BOOKS

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