Japanese Aircraft of World War II: 1937-1945 (Newdick Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Japanese Aircraft of World War II: 1937-1945 (Newdick Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by

German Bomber Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Newdick Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Thishighly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II is perfect for aviation buffs and military modelers. From the Junkers Ju 87A Stuka dive bomber and the Dornier Do 17Z-2 used in the invasion of Poland, to the more sophisticated Arado Ar

American Aircraft Development of WWII: Special Types 1939-1945 (Norton William)(Pevná vazba)

Focusing on the U.S. military's development of special aircraft types during World War II, including many experimental aircraft and one-off secret projects, this book shows how U.S. aviation designs and weapons progressed under the pressure of global warfare. From the state-of-the-art aircraft at

Russian Tanks of World War II: 1939-1945 (Hart Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Organized chronologically by type, Russian Tanks of World War II offers a highly-illustrated guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles used by the Red Army during World War II. The book offers a comprehensive survey of Soviet AFVs, from the pre-war T-18 light tank and BT fast tank series to the

Surviving Fighter Aircraft of World War Two (Berliner Don)(Pevná vazba)

German Jet Aircraft: 1939-1945 (Diedrich Hans-Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Germany was one of the leading developers of jet propulsion during the Second World War - in August 1939 the world's first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, took to the air on its maiden flight. This new book examines all of the developments, production and aircraft types: He 280, Me 262, Ar 234,

U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 (Bauernfeind Ingo)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive account of the development of American aircraft carriers up to and during World War II.This extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from

X-Planes of Europe II: Military Prototype Aircraft from the Golden Age 1945-1974 (Butler Tony)(Pevná vazba)

Russian Weapons of World War II (Porter David)(Pevná vazba)

From artillery to aircraft, tanks to trucks, this expert guide explores the weaponry that made the Russian Army so powerful during World War II. The Soviet forces during World War II had some of the most reliable, robust, and in some cases revolutionary military hardware available. Here is every

Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45 (Bishop Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of World War II-era German aircraft, this is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Luftwaffe's combat units. Organized by theater of operations and the many campaigns fought by the Luftwaffe, this richly illustrated volume describes in

Aircraft of World War I 1914-18 (Herris Jack)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, this reissue from the Essential Identification Guide series is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914-18. Packed with more than 200 color profiles of every major type of combat aircraft

Africa: A Modern History (Arnold Guy)(Pevná vazba)

The end of World War II signaled the end of the European African empires. In 1945, four African countries were independent; by 1963, 30 African states created the Organization of African Unity. The 1960s were a time of optimism as Africans enjoyed their new independence, witnessed increases in

Short History of World War II (DK)(Pevná vazba)

London at War 1939-1945: A Nation's Capital Survives (Jeffreys Alan)(Pevná vazba)

At the outbreak of World War II, London suddenly found itself on the front line. While aerial attacks had played a part in World War I, the astounding technological advances since meant that by 1939 the city was threatened like never before. The attacks took a brutal toll. Almost 19,000 tons of

Storm of Eagles: The Greatest Aerial Photographs of World War II: The Greatest Aviation Photographs of World War II (Dibbs John)(Pevná vazba)

Logistics in World War II: 1939-1945 (Norris John)(Pevná vazba)

'The short recaps of individual vehicles embedded within are often accompanied by photos, including especially nice color photos of restored vehicles.' -- Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietyJohn Norris shows how logistics, though less glamorous than details of the fighting itself, played a

Panther (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The German Panther is one of the most famous, and greatest, tanks of World War II. Often considered the most elegant tank design of the war, it embodied a balance of firepower, armor protection, and mobility unmatched by any other tank of the period. This new study by German armor expert Thomas

Panzer IV (Anderson Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

This highly illustrated title details the history of the Panzer IV throughout World War II, where it saw service on the front line from Poland in 1939 through to the very last days of the Third Reich in Berlin in 1945. The Panzer IV program was started in 1934, forming, alongside the Panzer IIs and

The Japanese Home Front 1937-45 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

During World War II, Imperial Japan was the world's most militarized society, with a host of uniformed organizations supporting the war effort in East Asia and the Pacific and ultimately tasked with defending the Home Islands. Featuring full-color artwork, this book reveals the organization and

World War II Infographics (Lopez Jean)(Pevná vazba)

World War II: Infographics tells the story of the great conflict through graphic design. The mass of data available about World War II has never been as large as it is now, yet it has become extraordinarily complicated to interpret it in a meaningful way, and to share that analysis with the public

World War II (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Facing the Mountain - A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II

Broadway Goes to War: American Theater During World War II (McLaughlin Robert L.)(Pevná vazba)

The American theater was not ignorant of the developments brought on by World War II, and actively addressed and debated timely, controversial topics for the duration of the war, including neutrality and isolationism, racism and genocide, and heroism and battle fatigue. Productions such as Watch on

Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II (Rosen Michael)(Pevná vazba)