Books by David Doyle

Portrait of David Doyle

David Doyle is a respected historian and author renowned for his meticulously researched works on military vehicles and aviation history. Drawing on extensive archival sources and photographic collections, he brings technical precision and visual depth to each title, offering readers a comprehensive look at the evolution of design and engineering in twentieth‑century warfare.

His books appeal to enthusiasts, collectors, and modellers alike, combining authoritative commentary with striking imagery that captures both the detail and context of each subject. Doyle's commitment to accuracy and accessibility ensures that every volume serves as both a reliable reference and an engaging read for anyone passionate about military heritage.

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  • M18 HellCat

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M18 HellCat

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPart of the Legends of Warfare: Ground series of pictorially led guides to WWII hardware, this is the M18 tank destroyer. The M18 had a powerful engine, meaning it could hit 50mph and was armed with a 76mm cannon. It was designed to chase and hunt down heavily armoured German tanks. The almost square format means plenty of room for images and these are packed in, to the exclusion of that much text. If you were expecting schematics and masses of technical detail though, youll be disappointed. -- Armourer Magazine and Classic Arms & Militaria Magazine, November 2020

    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • M10 Gun Motor Carriage

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M10 Gun Motor Carriage

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe M10 was a fast tank destroyer based on the Sherman chassis. The Achilles was a British adaptation of the M10.

    3 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS Kidd DD661

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Kidd DD661

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisUSS Kidd is the best preserved example of the iconic Fletcher class of destroyers!

    Out of stock

    £18.04

  • M42 Duster

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M42 Duster

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe M42 Duster was a tracked antiaircraft vehicle developed by Cadillac for the US Army in the early 1950s. The vehicle adapted the Bofors 40 mm AA gun to a modified M41/T41 tank chassis. Although never particularly prolific in the intended air defense role, the Duster did find a niche during the Vietnam War. The M42 was relatively small and agile, and the high rate of fire and loud report from its guns were quite intimidating. These traits, along with simple availability, resulted in the type being pressed into ground combat against infantry and light vehicles, for which it received moderate acclaim. This volume includes over 300 photos of this quirky vehicle. Every nook and cranny of the interior and exterior is shown, along with many fascinating combat photos.

    10 in stock

    £20.69

  • C47 Skytrain

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd C47 Skytrain

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £19.54

  • K5 Rail Gun

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd K5 Rail Gun

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA visual history of Krupp's terrifying long-range artillery piece

    7 in stock

    £19.54

  • F8F Bearcat

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd F8F Bearcat

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Grumman F8F was a fast, agile, carrier-borne fighter aircraft developed as the ultimate dogfighter for the Pacific Theater. This is the most complete collection of Bearcat photography in print.

    15 in stock

    £17.09

  • SR71 Blackbird

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd SR71 Blackbird

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis new book on the SR-71 provides a excellent compliment to Schiffer Military's "Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird: The Illustrated History of America's Legendary Mach 3 Spy Plane" by James Goodall, which is a much larger, more expensive book; this also serves as a replacement for the strong-selling book on the aircraft by Bill Holder, which was released in 2002 and is now out of print.

    1 in stock

    £19.54

  • USS Lexington CV2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Lexington CV2

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUSS Lexington (CV-2) was just the second US Navy aircraft carrier produced. This Legends of Warfare illustrated history is the perfect companion to the author's earlier work on USS Lexington (CV-16).

    1 in stock

    £20.69

  • Sherman Tank Vol. 6

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sherman Tank Vol. 6

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Enterprise CV6

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Enterprise CV6

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA concise history of the design, development, and deployment of USS Enterprise (CV-6).

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Grumman F4F Wildcat

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Grumman F4F Wildcat

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisDesign, development, and deployment of the Wildcat, America's naval fighter during the early days of WWII.

    15 in stock

    £17.09

  • Ford M8 and M20

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ford M8 and M20

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • A20 Havoc

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd A20 Havoc

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisChronicles the design, development, and wartime use of this famous American attack bomber.

    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • SBD Dauntless

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd SBD Dauntless

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Hornet CV8

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Hornet CV8

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Liberty Ships

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Liberty Ships

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • B29B50 Superfortress Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B29B50 Superfortress Vol. 2

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Panzerkampfwagen IV

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Panzerkampfwagen IV

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • M40 Gun Motor Carriage and M43 Howitzer Motor

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M40 Gun Motor Carriage and M43 Howitzer Motor

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £15.19

  • USS Iowa BB61

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Iowa BB61

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisChronicles the construction, launch, commissioning, and operations of the USS Iowa from 1940 to today!

    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • Douglas TBD Devastator

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Douglas TBD Devastator

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £17.09

  • Curtiss P40 Warhawk

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Curtiss P40 Warhawk

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Grumman J2f Duck

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Grumman J2f Duck

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

    1 in stock

    £15.19

  • Corsair

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Corsair

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £17.09

  • SturmgeschÃtz

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd SturmgeschÃtz

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Missouri BB63

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Missouri BB63

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe story of the USS Missouri is told from her inception in 1940, through WWII kamikaze attacks, to her being the location of the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945

    4 in stock

    £17.09

  • P38 Lightning Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P38 Lightning Vol. 1

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis first of two volumes presents the P-38 story by focusing on the early models of this historic fighterXP-38 through P-38H. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples.Known to the enemy during World War IIas the Fork-tailed devil, the Lockheed P-38 Lightning was piloted by those who were charged with the responsibility of escorting American bombers deep over heavily defended Europe during the early years of the air campaign against Nazi Germany. Detailed text and captions illustrate not only the design and constructionof the early-war Lightnings, but also their combat use in WWII. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft.Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Tennessee BB43

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Tennessee BB43

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • F6F Hellcat

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd F6F Hellcat

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • P47 Thunderbolt

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P47 Thunderbolt

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £17.09

  • P38 Lightning Vol. 2

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P38 Lightning Vol. 2

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Tigers I and II

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tigers I and II

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • US Landing Craft of World War II Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd US Landing Craft of World War II Vol. 1

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • B17 Flying Fortress Vol. 1

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd B17 Flying Fortress Vol. 1

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe legendary B-17 Flying Fortress has been covered very many times by books over the years -- some good, some not so much. This fresh pictorial examination, though -- by noted researcher/historian David Doyle -- is a fine starting point for those new to the subject. It covers all sub-types up to D format and offers a wealth of useful photographs with accompanying captions. Some shots of the very early models are truly excellent and ooze the pioneering spirit of the era, while the sprinkling of colour views provides welcome extra detail in terms of paint schemes and markings. Certain individual studies are most revealing, such as the B-17B at Bolling Field in Washington DC, wearing water-soluble camouflage and the image showing technicians applying de-icer boots to the vertical stabiliser of another B. Each variant-specific chapter gives a potted account of the structural differences/additions and the book ends with period and restoration photos of B-17D The Swoose, held by the National Museum of the USAF. FlyPast Magazine, February 2021

    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • SB2C Helldiver

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd SB2C Helldiver

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • LVT4 Amtrac

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd LVT4 Amtrac

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Wisconsin BB64

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Wisconsin BB64

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisPhotographic history of the design, construction, and deployment of the last of the famed US Iowa-class battleships.

    5 in stock

    £17.09

  • Sherman Tank Vol. 3

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sherman Tank Vol. 3

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.04

  • M3 Medium Tank

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M3 Medium Tank

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • Sherman Tank Vol. 4

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sherman Tank Vol. 4

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • USS Indianapolis CA35

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Indianapolis CA35

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • M911 and M1070 HET

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M911 and M1070 HET

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe definitive visual guide to the US Army's heavy-equipment transporters

    3 in stock

    £19.54

  • M50M50A1 Ontos

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M50M50A1 Ontos

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe odd-looking "Ontos" self-propelled recoilless rifle(s) was prized by the Marines in Vietnam for its agility and firepower.

    3 in stock

    £19.54

  • A26 Invader

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd A26 Invader

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Legends of Warfare guide to Douglas's high-powered attack bomber

    7 in stock

    £20.69

  • M26 Pershing

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd M26 Pershing

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Pershing was the American answer to the famous German Panther and Tiger tanks. This book is a complete photo history of the mighty Pershing and its variants.

    7 in stock

    £20.69

  • German Heavy Armored Cars

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Heavy Armored Cars

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA photographic history of the Wehrmacht's heavy armored cars in WWII. Twelve different types are detailed.

    7 in stock

    £20.69

  • P39 Airacobra

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd P39 Airacobra

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis new entry in the "Legends of Warfare" series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400.

    7 in stock

    £19.54

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