This guide uses information provided by the Jane's group on over 100 tanks used in World War II. Each entry includes: a contemporary photograph; information on the development and appearance of the tank; and technical specifications such as crew numbers, maximum speed, dimensions, guns and armour.

Jane's Gem Tanks of World War II (The Popular Jane's Gems Series)

History

Gander, Terry J.

Military

Collins Reference

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 contact with any firearm that is in use today, covering modern service weapons to older guns still found today.
With color photography and detailed specifications from the world famous Jane's Information Group resources, you will be able to recognize any gun with confidence and accuracy.
Jane's Gun Recognition Guide also features details of manufacturers as well as listing all the brand names and markings you may come across around the world.

Jane's Guns Recognition Guide 4e

Hogg, Ian.

Reference

Jane's Infantry Weapons 1995-96

Janes Information Group

Providing details of personal and crew served weapons and equipment, this book covers 2000 weapons from 240 manufacturers worldwide. This edition has been updated to include: enhanced information on weapons from the CIS, with extra details on ammunition; new intelligence on weapons of the future, including personal defence weapons like FN Herstal's P90; and new marketing information on the infantry weapons industry, including recent and forthcoming contracts. This reference gives information on weapons, ammunition and ancillary equipment under development, in production and in service. Individual entries feature illustrations and descriptions, including rate-of-fire, feed, range, dimensions and main military users. The information in this edition is also available on CD-ROM and EIS.

Jane's Infantry Weapons 1996-97

Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics 1999-2000 (Jane's Military Vehicles & Logistics)

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Infantry of the Line

Allan

Examines the history of this controversial project to build an ultra-long-range, four-engined aircraft capable of bombing the USA from airfields in Germany. Originally mooted in 1939, Messerschmitt's personal influence was such that he was given the go-ahead and an immediate order for three aircraft of the type.

Sdkfz 250/1 To 250/12 Armoured Halftrack (Miltary Vehicles in Detail 1)

Designed with the modeler, preservationist and the wargamer in mind, Ian Allan Publishing's new 'in Detail' series is intended to provide the reader with a comprehensive history of the type of tank, self-propelled propelled gun and military transport featured. Each volume will include detailed history of the unit in service, along with information on variants, markings, unit allocations, etc. Alongside the comprehensive illustrative section, which will include detailed shots of models in color, the books will also include scale drawings and comprehensive guidance notes on camouflage. As a valuable part of its Blitzkrieg tactics, the German army deployed light armored cars in the forward reconnaissance role. The success of these vehicles led to the requirement for a heavy armored car - the SdKfz 231 series. These advanced design eight-wheel drive and steering vehicles entered service in 1938 and were unique in another way: they were the first military vehicles to have two - a front and a rear - driving positions. Development continued through the war years and in 1942 the 234 series entered service. These were much-improved vehicles with better armor and more powerful armament. The 231/234 series spurred the US Army to develop its own eight-wheel armored car, the Boarhound. A direct descendent of the 8 Rad, the Schwerer Panzersph?wagen Luchs, remains in service with the German Army of today. With interest in all forms of military equipment from World War 2 increasing; this new series from Ian Allan Publishing comes at an appropriate time. It will be much sought after historians, modelers and war gamers alike.

Medium Tank M3 to M3A5: General Lee/Grant (Tanks in Detail 4)

Ian Allan Pub

In May 1941, the German Army commissioned the design of a new medium tank, with the prototype to be ready for trials on Hitler's birthday - 20 April 1942. The companies chosen were Porsche (VK4501P0 and Henschel (VK4501H) and during trials it became obvious that the Henschel model was far superior and was subsequently selected for production. Designated Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I, and fitted with a very powerful 88 mm KwK36 L/56 gun, it became the most feared tank on the battlefield. A total of 1,348 were produced by Henschel from July 1942 until August 1944. A few were converted to Befelswagen (command tanks). Another version built was the 65-ton Sturm÷rser-Tiger, a heavy assault howitzer, but by 1945 only 18 had been completed. The later model Tiger II was fitted with a smooth streamlined turret and an even more powerful 88 mm KwK L/71 gun (probably the best tank gun of the war). This massive tank was known to Allied troops as the King or Royal Tiger after the Germans nicknamed it K÷enigs Tiger. A few were converted to command tanks. During the production period, January 1944 to March 1945, a total of 377 Tiger IIs were completed. Designed with the modeler, preservationist and the wargamer in mind, Ian Allan Publishing's new 'in Detail' series is intended to provide the reader with a comprehensive history of the type of tank, self-propelled propelled gun and military transport featured. Each volume will include detailed history of the unit in service, along with information on variants, markings, unit allocations, etc. Alongside the comprehensive illustrative section, which will include detailed shots of models in color, the books will also include scale drawings and comprehensive guidance notes on camouflage. With interest in all forms of military equipment from World War 2 increasing; this new series from Ian Allan Publishing comes at an appropriate time. It will be much sought after historians, modelers and war gamers alike.

Pzkpfw VI Ausf E & B: Panzer VI Tiger I & II (Tanks in Detail 5)

The Panzer (PzKpfw) III was originally meant to be a reconnaissance tank but during the early war years it served as the mainstay of the Panzer divisions. The first four marks, Ausf A-D, were experimental and the first production model was the Ausf E. Only 98 PzKpfw IIIs were available for the invasion of Poland in 1939, but this number was rapidly increased with, ultimately, a total of 6,157 PzKpfw IIIs being constructed. 
The Panzer III was the principal German tank in the Blitzkrieg campaigns against Yugoslavia, Greece and Russia, but was effectively withdrawn from frontline service in 1943, although the chassis was to form the basis of the Sturmgeschutz III assault gun (of which 9,40p9 were built). This title describes in detail the gun tank versions, from the very first lightly armed models that were progressively developed and improved up to those with a 50mm or 70mm gun. The PzKpfw III was the only German tank to remain in the battle lines from 1939 until the final German surrender in May 1945.

Tanks in Detail: Pzkpfw III Ausf A to N Panzer III (Tanks in Detail, 7)

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