Military vehicles Books
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Battleship USS California
Book SynopsisThe American battleship USS “California” has almost thirty years of extraordinary history. Built in 1921, it was one of the most powerful battleships of the US Navy in the interwar period. It was characterised by an interesting and harmonious silhouette, which changed significantly several times. During the war, despite its age, the ship was still modern and heavily armed. The USS “California”, known among naval enthusiasts and often chosen by modellers, became the subject of another study by Witold Koszela, who in a series of precise drawings recreated the silhouette of this battleship from the Second World War. On 24 A4 pages and 2 folded sheets we can find a historical description, technical data and professional drawings showing the ship in the years 1944–1945, as well as drawings of superstructures, armaments and details, together with sectional views and color charts.Trade ReviewThe book would be very useful for the modeller and for readers who love this sort of scaled drawing and exploded view… * Miniature Wargames *
£17.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Boeing F/A-18e Super Hornet
Book SynopsisDesigned and initially produced by McDonnell Douglas, the Super Hornet first flew in 1995. It is used by the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Boeing F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet are twin-engine, carrier-capable variants based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat variants are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet is a new aircraft at about 20% larger and 3,200 kg heavier empty weight than the original Hornet. It carries 33% more internal fuel, increasing mission range by 41% and endurance by 50% over the "Legacy" Hornet. To aid safe flight operations and prevent confusion in radio calls, the Super Hornet is informally referred to as the "Rhino" to distinguish it from earlier Hornets. It is designed to be equipped with an aerial refueling system (ARS) or "buddy store" for the refueling of other aircraft.
£17.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Vought F4u Corsair
Book SynopsisIn February 1938, the United States Navy opened a competition for a new fighter. Its maximum speed and operational ceiling were to exceed all the machines that the American aviation had at the time. Among others, the Chance Vought company entered the competition. The Corsair was designed by a team of engineers led by Rex Beisel, the company's chief constructor. The prototype XF4U-1 was flown on May 29, 1940. The Corsair was powered by an eighteen-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, the largest and the most powerful radial engine ever installed in a single-seat front fighter.Trade Review...a well presented title that covers a good number of the gambits faced during a model build. * Aeroscale 14/06/2021 *
£16.65
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Focke-Wulf Ta 154
Book SynopsisThe Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito was a fast twin-engined German night fighter aircraft. The German Ta 154 night fighter which supposed to be an answer to the British Mosquito.Trade ReviewAnother good addition to the TopDrawings series; I am a fan of this new feature of the inclusion of a separate page of artwork which is a great picture to put up on your wall. * Military Model Scene 02/08/2021 *
£14.85
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza I-16 Rata: The Fighter That Saved the USSR
Book SynopsisThe author of this monograph would like to inform his reader right away that he does not claim to cover the following topic as fully as it could possibly be. At the present time, there are many historical documents, schematic drawings that once were placed in secret archives, memories of historical persons, and participants of long past events. So, if the author tried to describe and publish all the materials about the only plane that took an active involvement in the Second World War - it would be a multivolume publication with an appendix consisting of a thick folder with numerous drafts…The purpose of this monograph is the author’s desire to introduce the reader to a remarkable fighter aircraft, that which had a great influence on both the pre-war development of Soviet aircraft, and the military developments that occurred in the first few months of the war between Germany and the USSR. And at the same time about its creator - Nikolai Nikolaevich Polikarpov, who had the unspoken title of "King of fighters" during his lifetime. Those readers, who are interested in the technical matter of the topic, could refer to some earlier publications about the I-16 aircraft. Unfortunately, only one publication was published in English. But you may find Russian-language publications, detailed declassified drawings, and a technical description of the aircraft in the global network.
£24.76
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Republic P-43 Lancer
Book SynopsisAleksander Siewierski, originally from Georgia, was in the United States in 1917 and was there when the revolution in Russia broke out. As Alexander Seversky, he founded the Seversky Aero Corporation. Alexander Kartvelli (also a Georgian) became his main designer. Unfortunately, financial problems led to firing Seversky, and his company changed its name to Republic Aviation Corporation. The projects started and developed by Seversky, which resulted in the P-35 fighter, were continued, though.As a result of its further development, a design for the XP-41 high-altitude fighter equipped with a turbocharger was prepared. Only a prototype was built, while many of its solutions went to a more advanced aircraft, designated AP-4, and finally P-43.Trade ReviewFor the scratch builder or modeler looking for scale drawings of this plane, here's the booklet. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 07/12/2022 *
£15.26
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Junkers Ju 88 A-4
Book SynopsisThe book presents a description of work on a model Ju 88 A-4. The author shows step by step each element of the modelling workshop.Trade Review...included is a 2.3x4.9-inch masking foil with 70 cutouts -- handy for modelers using airbrushes for painting… * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 07/12/2022 *
£17.55
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Dornier Do 335 Pfeil a
Book SynopsisIn 1937, Dornier obtained a patent for a plane with two engines in the fuselage, driving the pull and push propellers. The design was marked P.59, and its concepts were refined in 1939 in the P.59-05 variant, after which the design was put in a drawer. This type of plane was not needed at the time. Nevertheless, limited experimental work was carried out, the result of which was a small Goppingen Go-9 plane, with an aerodynamic system obtained from P.59, as well as three-support landing gear with a front wheel and an engine driving a push propeller through a long shaft.The results of these experiments were used when designing the P.231 aircraft in several variants - also combining piston and jet propulsion. When in 1942 the RLM announced the requirements for a high-speed multipurpose aircraft, the equivalent of the British Mosquito, Dornier proposed the P.231 as a rather unusual answer. Despite the risks posed by the different P.231 concept, Dornier was commissioned to build several prototypes.Trade ReviewFor the scratch builder or modeler looking for scale drawings of this plane, here's your booklet. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 07/12/2022 *
£17.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Douglas A-20g Havoc (Db-7)
Book SynopsisDouglas DB-7 is a family of American bomber and night fighter aircraft manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company, used during World War II. This book presents a description of working on a model Douglas A-20G Havoc (DB-7). Complete with 80 colour photographs, 35 archival images, 24 renders, and free decals, this is the ideal guide for model-makers and enthusiasts. The author shows, step-by-step, each element of the modeling workshop.
£15.26
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Mitsubishi Babs Vol. 2
Book SynopsisMitsubishi Babs Vol. II – The world’s first high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft completes the history of Japan’s revolutionary high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft design. This second volume describes the Imperial Japanese Navy’s flawed attempts to develop its own high-speed strategic reconnaissance aircraft and their decision to ultimately adopt the Army’s magnificent Ki-15 design into Navy service as the C5M/Type-98 Reconnaissance Plane (Allied codename Babs).Across eight chapters Mitsubishi Babs Vol. II outlines the unit histories and the operational deployment of Navy C5M aircraft during the Sino-Japanese and Pacific War, andhow, through Army support and training, the Navy was finally able to perform its own long-range strategic reconnaissance missions deep into mainland China and Australia.A major portion of Vol. II is devoted to the first highly detailed technical description of this aircraft to be compiled since the Mitsubishi engineering department completed the final Babs airframe in August 1941. Individual coverage of the Ki-15-I, civilian Karigane-I, Ki-15-II, Karigane-II, C5M1, C5M2 and Ki-15-III provides aviation historians and modellers alike with an in-depth understanding of individual airframe systems and reconnaissance equipment, all lavishly supported with custom artwork, cutaways, original engineering drawings and detailed photographs.A chapter is also devoted to the pilot’s operating manual, which describes exactly how to fly this high performance aircraft.The often inaccurately reported capabilities of Babs are reviewed across two chapters which outline what the Allied intelligence teams believed about the aircraft, supported by crash investigations and technical reports.And to counter these numerous technical inaccuracies and half-truths, two chapters are devoted to reassessing various technical aspects of the aircraft, with the hope of correcting the history books once and for all. The first deals with the all important performance figures, while the second reveals the somewhat absurd manufacturing and assembly details of the Army and Navy airframes, the true production figures and decoding the Babs Construction numbers and prefix codes.The book also contains a small chapter on the history of Babs model kits and surviving memorabilia.
£32.00
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Polish Wings No. 37 Ts-11 Iskra
Book SynopsisThe famous Polish jet trainer TS-11 Iskra and its variants in the Polish Air Force are described in unparalleled detail. Includes many unpublished photos from the private collections. The colour schemes and markings are described and illustrated in a series of specially commissioned colour profiles.
£16.20
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak CaudronRenault Cr.714 Cyclone
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£21.38
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Colour Scale 03. Messerschmit Bf 109 F.
Book SynopsisThe Bf 109 F aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe aces are shown. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. It includes 12-14 colour profiles, providing a visual guide to various markings. Caption is presented in English, complemented by colour profiles captions, which are provided in Polish.
£8.55
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Camera ON 34 Barbarossa Victims vol. 1
Book SynopsisThis new photo album is number 34 in the MMPBooks/Stratus Camera On series and vol. 1 features over 160 photographs of captured and destroyed Soviet aircraft from the Eastern Front in World War Two. Most of the photographs were taken in situ, during and after the Operation Barbarossa - the attempted Nazi invasion of Russia.
£13.50
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Destroyer Suzutsuki
Book SynopsisSuzutsuki (Japanese large World War II destroyer) Akizuki type, in service from 1943 to the end of the war. "Suzutsuki" was the third ship in a series of large Akizuki-type destroyers specifically designed as anti-aircraft defense ships, whose main armament consisted of 8 universal guns of 100 mm caliber, with excellent ballistic characteristics.
£15.29
Canfora Grafisk Form The Soviet Army on Parade 1946-1991
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£31.99
Canfora Grafisk Form Yugoslav Electras - From Aeroput Airlines to RAF
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£17.84
PeKo Publishing Kft. Sturmgeschutz III on the Battlefield 3: Volume 8
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£21.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Superheavy Panzer Projects of World War II
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£25.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Afghan Air Wars
Book SynopsisMichael Napier details the critical role of air power in the skies over Afghanistan, from the ten-year occupation by the USSR in the 1980s through to the US and NATO campaign from 2001 to 2021.US and British forces, strongly supported by air power, invaded Afghanistan in late 2001 in response to the Al Qaida attacks on 9/11. What began as a small-scale operation of 2,500 troops with the limited objective of destroying Al Qaida became ever larger, growing to over 100,000 troops ten years later. This experience matched that of the Soviets after their invasion in late 1979, when they saw a massive increase in resistance by Mujahidin.Afghan Air Wars details how Soviet aircraft including the MiG-21, MiG-23, Su-17 and Su-25, as well as Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters supported Soviet offensives in the Panjshir Valley and other regions. Despite these high-octane operations and overwhelming air superiority, Soviet forces eventually withdrew.Trade ReviewA must for anyone interested in modern air power. * History of War *Table of ContentsAuthor's note Chapter 1: An Introduction to Afghanistan Chapter 2: The Soviet Experience 1979–1989 Chapter 3: US and NATO intervention 2001–2005 Chapter 4: Taliban Insurgency 2006–2008 Chapter 5: ISAF Takes Back Control 2009–2014 Chapter 6: Endgame 2015–2021 Endnotes Appendices Abbreviations Bibliography Index
£25.50
Firefly Books Ltd Graphic War: the Secret Aviation Drawings and
Book SynopsisGraphic War is a superb collection of top-secret drawings, including training manuals and colourful wartime posters, from World War II. They were brilliantly created from a few downed aircraft, but mainly from pilots' views of the enemy in the air, during missions. Almost all of the material was originally listed as restricted - official use onlyA" and previously unpublished in any form. The cutaway drawings of the aircraft and airborne weaponry were critical to the war efforts of Allied and Axis forces alike. As there was little intelligence available to pilots about the design, power and armament on opposing aircraft, these graphic transcriptionsA" were essential. Many of the graphic artists and technical illustrators employed by the Allies, and most employed by the Axis powers, remain anonymous. Their work survives on these pages, however, to provide rare and unique insight into war room strategy and the air- and ground-crew trainee classroom. Aviation enthusiasts, modellers, illustrators, artists and anyone with an interest in World War II history will find Graphic War a compelling inside look at the war fought in the sky.
£21.21
Pen & Sword Books Ltd M2/M3: American Half-tracks of the Second World
Book SynopsisAmong the most successful armoured vehicles produced by American industry - known as the Arsenal of Democracy - during the Second World War were the M2 and M3 half-tracks. They served on every battlefront and were as recognizable as other famous American wartime vehicles like the Sherman and the Jeep, and around 40,000 were produced between 1941 and 1945\. They were easy to assemble, operate and maintain, and their versatility allowed them to fulfil a variety of purposes. This volume in Pen & Sword's LandCraft series traces the design, development and manufacturing history of the M2/M3 and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. A selection of archive photographs showing the M2/M3 in action gives a graphic impression of how adaptable these vehicles were and records the range of equipment they could carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeller, providing details of available kits, together with specially commissioned colour profiles demonstrating how the M2/M3 used by different units and armies appeared.
£13.49
Amber Books Ltd Modern Russian Tanks: 1990-Present
Book SynopsisCreated from what was left of the gigantic stockpiles of Soviet armoured fighting vehicles after the end of the Cold War, the Russian armoured forces were reorganized in the early 1990s. Ground forces were involved in a series of conflicts in border states, nationalistic insurrections of minorities following the end of the Soviet Union, and the lifting of its iron fist on these regions. From Chechnya to the Crimea to the Ukraine, Modern Russian Tanks explores the main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, self- propelled guns and missile-launching platforms in service since 1990. Organised by type and then alphabetically by manufacturer, the entries include the BMD-3, BMPT Terminator, T-90 and T-15 main battle tank, and their variants, as well as the Buk missile system responsible for shooting down the Malaysian Airlines 777 jet over Ukraine in 2014. Illustrated with expert colour profile artworks for each entry and completed with technical specifications, Modern Russian Tanks is a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military technology.Trade ReviewThis new hardback from Amber Books is one of their 'Technical Guide' series, and brings us up to date with images and details of the various types of armoured vehicles in service with the Russian military. As a long time armour enthusiast, and modeller, this is ideal… A very handy new reference. -- Robin Buckland * Military Model Scene *Table of ContentsIntroduction Main Battle Tanks T-10 heavy tank – some kept in storage during the 1990s. PT-76 amphibious light tank – still in service. T-54/55 – up to 2,800 currently in reserve. T-62 – up to 2,500 currently in reserve. T-64 – up to 2,000 currently in reserve T-72 – 1,900 in service. T-80 – 450 in service. T-90 – 350 in service. T-14 Armata – prototypes/pre-production vehicles completed. APCs/Armoured Cars Kamaz Typhoon Mine-resistant ambush-protected truck – 290 in service. Ural Typhoon Mine-resistant ambush-protected truck – 180 in service. Bulat APC – in production. BTR-90 APC – at least 80 in service. BTR-80/82A APC – over 1,200 in service. BTR-70 APC – about 100 in service. BTR-60 APC – over 3,500 in reserve. BRDM-2 Armoured car – 1,000 in service. MT-LB APC – 1,500 in service. Infantry Fighting Vehicles BMD-1 – in service. BMD-2 – in service BMD-3 – over 100 in service BMP-1 – 500 in service. BMP-2 – 3,000 in service. BMP-3 – over 700 in service. VPK-7829 Bumerang – unknown number of prototypes completed. Kurganets-25 – unknown number of prototypes/pre-production vehicles completed. T-15 – unknown number of prototypes/pre-production vehicles completed. Tank Destroyers 9P148 Konkurs – 60 in service 9P149 Shturm-S/SM – over 40 in service. 9P157-2 Khrizantema-S – 30 in service. 9P163M-1 Kornet-T – in production. Self-Propelled Artillery 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm self-propelled Howitzer – over 500 in service. 2S3 Akatsiya 152mm self-propelled Howitzer – over 900 in service. 2S4 Tyulpan 240mm self-propelled gun-mortar – 120 being modernised. 2S5 Giatsint-S 152mm self-propelled Howitzer – over 200 in service. 2S7M Malka 203mm self-propelled Howitzer – about 30 being modernised. 2S19 Msta-S/2S19M1 and 2S19M2 Msta-SM/2S33 Msta-SM2 152mm self-propelled Howitzer – over 450 in service. 2S9 Nona self-propelled 120mm Mortar – still in production. 2S34 Chosta 120mm self-propelled Howitzer – in production. 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV 152mm self-propelled howitzer – prototypes/pre-production vehicles completed. TOS-1 220mm salvo rocket launcher – in service. ZSU-23-4 Shilka – over 100 in service. 9K22 Tunguska – 250 in service/being modernised. 9K35 Strela-10 – over 350 in service. Glossary and Abbreviations Index
£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC T-80 Standard Tank: The Soviet Army’s Last
Book SynopsisThe history of the little-known yet controversial T-80 and its subsequent variants. The Soviet T-80 Standard Tank was the last tank fielded before the Soviet collapse, and the most controversial. Despite having the most sophisticated fire controls and multi-layer armor ever fielded on a Soviet tank, its turbine power plant (rather than a conventional diesel) remained a source of considerable trouble throughout its career. Steven J Zaloga charts the little-known history of the T-80, covering the initial construction, through the development to the subsequent variants, the T-84 and Russia’s enigmatic “Black Eagle Tank.” Accompanying detailed cut-away artwork illustrates the unusual design features that made the T-80 so controversial.Table of ContentsIntroduction · Design and Development · Construction · Variants · Service History · Conclusion · Colour Plate Commentary · Bibliography · Index
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Nile River Gunboats 18821918
Book SynopsisFor more than 30 years, the Nile river gunboat was an indispensable tool of empire, policing the great river, and acting as floating symbols of British imperial power. They participated in every significant colonial campaign in the region, from the British invasion of Egypt in 1882, to the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, when Britain finally won control of the Sudan. After that, the gunboats helped maintain British control over both Egypt and the Sudan, and played a key role in safeguarding British interests around the headwaters of the Nile--a region hotly contested by several European powers. Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this comprehensive volume offers a detailed analysis of the Nile river gunboats'' entire career, from monitoring British colonial interests to defending Egypt against the Ottoman Turks in World War I.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Design and Development /Gunboat Histories /Firepower /Protection /Propulsion /Conditions on Board /Gunboats in Action /Bibliography /Index
£12.34
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hummel and NashornHornisse
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£17.09
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling British World War II Armoured Vehicles
Book SynopsisThis new book will be an essential reference for modellers and wargamers who build and paint World War II British armoured fighting vehicles. It provides extensive information on different types of vehicles, describing when they were used, by whom and for what purpose. In addition, the many modifications made to vehicles during the war are included, with guidance on how to create these for models. Step-by-step building and painting guides illustrate vehicles in 1/35, 1/72 and 1/76 scale. This book features models, often with a comparison of models from different manufacturers, for the following: M3 Grant Mk1, including a North African version; Cromwell Mk IV; Royal Marine Centaur; Cavalier Observation Post; Sherman M4A1 and Crab; Crusader III AA Mk 1; Matilda; Morris and Guy Quads; Bedford QLs; Scammell Pioneer Heavy Artillery tractor conversion; Anti-tank guns, e.g. the 'Pheasant', field guns, anti-aircraft guns, etc and, finally, figures which include uniform painting guides.Trade ReviewThere is some great material, hints and tips in here, which I think will help both beginner and experienced modeller alike. Tom is a very capable modeller and he demonstrates his skill very well in his models. Recommended without any hesitation. -- Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene * Military Model Scene *
£17.99
Oxford University Press Inc DRONES WENTK P
Book SynopsisDrones quite possibly represent the most transformative military innovation since jet engines and atomic weaponry. No longer do humans have to engage in close military action or be in the same geographical vicinity as the target. Now, through satellite imaging and remote technology, countries such as the United States can destroy small targets halfway around the world with pinpoint accuracy.In the last several years, many of the military advancements have been rivaled by those in the commercial realm. Civilian industries have clamored to acquire drones for everything from monitoring crops to filming Hollywood movies to delivering packages. Not surprisingly, the use of drones has generated a lively debate, but no book thus far has engaged the range of themes surrounding drones. How do drones work? To what extent has the technology proliferated to other nations outside the US? How can they be used on the ground and in maritime environments? How are they being integrated into both militarTable of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Armed Drone Technology 3. Proliferation of Drones to Other Countries 4. Drones for the Ground and Sea 5. Non-Combat Technology 6. The Future of Drones: Nano and Autonomous Systems, and Science Fiction
£10.44
The History Press Ltd Tirpitz
Book SynopsisThe German battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz had brutally short careers. The Bismarck was sunk by the Home Fleet on her first operational sortie in May 1941. But the Tirpitz, hiding in Norwegian fjords, remained a menace to Allied convoys and tied down the British Home Fleet for three years. Periodic scares that the Tirpitz was ''out'' disrupted naval operations and in 1942 led to the dispersal and destruction of Convoy PQ17. Many attacks on the Tirpitz were made by British X-craft and Chariots, by the Fleet Air Arm and by RAF Bomber Command. From May 1940 over 700 British aircraft tried to bomb, mine or torpedo the Tirpitz on 33 separate missions; she was finally destroyed by Lancaster bombers with 5-ton Tallboy bombs. This is the most comprehensive account of the air attacks on ''the beast'' ever published, which is the result of extensive research of the British and German records by the author, former head of Defence and International Affairs at RMA Sandhurst.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Death by Design
Book SynopsisAt the outbreak of war in 1939 British tank crews were ill-equipped, under trained and badly led. As a consequence the lives of hundreds of crewmen were wasted unnecessarily. This was due not only to the poor design and construction of British tanks, but also to the lack of thought and planning on the part of successive pre-war governments and the War Office. Death by Design explores how and why Britain went from leading the world in tank design at the end of the First World War to lagging far behind the design quality of Russian and German tanks in the Second World War. This book is a much-needed warning to governments and military planners: a nation must always be prepared to defend itself and ensure that its soldiers are equipped with the tools to do so.
£17.00
Anness Publishing Military Motorcycles The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisThe story of the military motorcycle, from the early years of the 20th century to the present day, with an illustrated A-Z of over 160 vehicles from around the world.
£13.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Germanys Tiger Tanks
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£47.99
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. F4 Phantom II
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Armored Forces of Russia and the Soviet Union
£41.24
Crecy Publishing De Havilland Mosquito
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£15.26
Panzerwrecks Limited Panzerwrecks 4
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£15.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Panzer Aces of the Wehrmacht and the WaffenSS
Book SynopsisDuring the war hundreds of German panzer commanders and gunnersaccomplished the feat of personally destroying at least 20 enemy tanks.In this book they are forthe first time all gathered together, with their individual stories examined in detail using officially documented combat actions, kills and awards. and illustrated with over 300 photos.
£22.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Tanks of Operation Barbarossa
Book SynopsisRevealing study of the Soviet and German tanks at the beginning of the war on the Eastern Front.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Panther German Army Medium Tank
Book SynopsisTechnical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, providing everything the modeller needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic vehicles.
£17.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd C130 Hercules
Book SynopsisThe book serves as not only a tribute to a fantastic aircraft but also as a proud reminder of the part played by a generation of C-130 pilots and their crews.
£16.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Bomber Command 19361968
Book SynopsisA unique approach containing all the fundamental information the aviation enthusiast or historian is likely to require.
£16.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Schnellboote
Book SynopsisThe history of fast attack craft is a perennial favourite amongst naval enthusiasts. New, affordable paperback edition. Large selection of rare photographs.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Flight Craft 28 McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom
Book SynopsisA first for scale modellers everywhere - a book aimed at scale modellers of all levels interested in building the F-4 Phantom II.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imperial Roman Warships 27 BC193 AD
Book SynopsisThe Roman Empire was not only built by the strength of the legions but also by a Navy that was the most powerful maritime force ever to have existed. It was only the existence of the fleet that secured the trade routes and maintained the communications within the huge Empire. At the height of its power the Roman Navy employed tens of thousands of sailors, marines and craftsmen, coming from every corner of the three continents under the rule of the Caesars. This book reveals the design and development history of Rome''s naval force at the height of its Imperial Power. As well as examining its warships, it reveals the basic navy structure and the tactics that were developed to make the most of Rome''s naval design superiority.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Chronology /Historical background /The organization of the Roman Imperial navy /The ships: Biremes, Triremes, Quadriremes, Liburna, Esareme, Deceris, Actuaria, and Oneraria / Fighting on the sea: Roman naval tactics during the Early Empire /Employment in conquest wars /Campaigns /Glossary /Bibliography /Index
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC US Navy F4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War
Book SynopsisThe F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous postwar fighter. Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its legend is owed to its naval origins and the immense contribution its original carrier-based versions made to the U.S. war effort in Vietnam. This title examines the unique aspects of the Phantom that made it so crucial to U.S. Navy pilots during the Vietnam War: its massive engine power, long range, speed, the most powerful airborne search and fire-control radar installed in a fighter at the time, and, of course, its versatility as a ground attack and air-to-air platform. Packed with firsthand accounts, unique profile artwork, and rare photographs, this is the history of one of the most important aircraft to be stationed on carriers off Southeast Asia during the war.Table of ContentsThunder Clouds /Into the Cauldron /Adaptations /Tools and Tactics /Refining the Breed /Appendices /Colour Plates Commentary /Index
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC P40E Warhawk vs A6M2 Zerosen
Book SynopsisThe P-40E Warhawk is often viewed as one of the less successful American fighter designs of World War II, but in 1942 the aircraft was all that was available to the USAAC in-theatre. Units equipped with the aircraft were duly forced into combat against the deadly A6M2 Zero-sen, which had already earned itself a near-mythical reputation following its exploits over China and Pearl Harbor. During an eight-month period in 1942, an extended air campaign was fought out between the two fighters for air superiority over the Javanese and then northern Australian skies. During this time, the P-40Es and the Zero-sens regularly clashed without interference from other fighter types. In respect to losses, the Japanese won' these engagements, for many more P-40Es were shot down than Zero-sens. However, the American Warhawks provided a potent deterrent that forced the IJNAF to attack from high altitudes, where crews' bombing efficiency was much poorer.Fully illustrated throughout, and suppoTable of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications The Strategic Situation The Combatants Combat Statistics and Analysis Aftermath Further Reading Index
£13.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Yokosuka D4Y Judy Units
Book SynopsisIn 1938, the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal, acting under the requirements issued by the Kaigun Koku Hombu for a Navy Experimental 13-Shi Carrier Borne specification for a dive-bomber to replace the venerable Val' aboard carriers. The resulting D4Y Suisei (Comet'), codenamed Judy' by the Allies, was initially powered by a licence-built German Daimler-Benz DB 601 inline engine as used in the Bf 109E. Despite making an inauspicious combat debut during the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the Judy' eventually proved to be an important asset for the IJNAF during battles in the latter years of the Pacific War. Its great successes resulted in the sinking of the escort carrier USS Princeton in an early kamikaze attack of the Philippines and the near sinking of the fleet carrier USS Franklin in a dive-bombing attack off Japan. While the Judy had an impressive top-speed, like its predecessor, and many other Japanese military aircraft, it possessed design shortcomings inTable of Contents1. Design and Development 2. Battle of Midway 3. Truk and the Marianas 4. Formosa and the Philippines 5. Kamikazes 6. D4Y2-S Nightfighter Appendices Index
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A6M23 Zerosen
Book SynopsisThis book details the exploits of the highly skilled Naval Aviators charged with achieving air supremacy over New Guinea in their A6M2/3 Zero-sens. The combat record of the Zero-sen in New Guinea has mostly been overstated, with little due being given to the constraining conditions under which the fighter operated. The air combats fought over New Guinea in 1942 between Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) pilots and their Allied counterparts in P-39 Airacobras and P-40 Warhawks were often trial and error' affairs, with both belligerents being caught out by weather. This study covers the key role played by governing factors including geography and climatic conditions, and examines the modified tactics employed by IJNAF Zero-sen pilots to help them cope in-theatre through the comprehensive analysis of RAAF, USAAF and Japanese operational after action reports. Using first-hand accounts from both famous aviators and previously unknown RAAF and Japanese pilots, and specially coTable of Contents(Subject to confirmation) 1. In Battle 2. Setting the Scene 3. Path to Combat 4. Weapon of war 5. Art of War 6. Combat Aftermath Bibliography Index
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