P-38 Lightning, Vol. 1: Lockheed's XP-38 to P-38H in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

P-38 Lightning, Vol. 1: Lockheed's XP-38 to P-38H in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

This first of two volumes presents the P-38 story by focusing on the early models of this historic fighter--XP-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 II as the

P-38 Lightning, Vol. 2: Lockheed's P-38J to P-38M in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

This second of two volumes continues the P-38 story by focusing on the later, mass-produced models of this historic fighter--P-38J through P-38M. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples. Known to the enemy during

P-51 Mustang, Vol. 1: North American's Mk. I, A, B, and C Models in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

P-47 Thunderbolt: Republic's Mighty Jug in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Sherman Tank Vol. 1: America's M4a1 Medium Tank in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Cobi 5726 II. světová válka americký stíhací-bombardovací letoun Lockheed P-38H Lightning

COBI 5726 Americký bombardér Lockheed P-38 H Lightning | | Lockheed® P-38 LIGHTNING® je rychlý a silně vyzbrojený americký dálkový stíhací letoun z druhé světové války. Tento neobvyklý dvoumotorový letoun měl gondolu s pilotní kabinou umístěnou mezi dvěma trupy. Říkalo se mu

Stuart Tank, Vol. 1: The M3, M3a1, and M3a3 Versions in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

F6F Hellcat: Grumman's Ace Maker in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Walther P.38: Germany's 9 MM Semiautomatic Pistol in World War II (Cailleau Stphane)(Pevná vazba)

Adopted by the German Wehrmacht at the end of 1939, more than 1.2 million P.38s were manufactured up to 1945. Designed by the Walther company from its civilian model PP, it was the first double-action military pistol. Its robustness and simplicity of manufacture made it a worthy successor to the

M24 Chaffee, Vol. 1: American Light Tank in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The M24 Chaffee was the finest light tank developed by the US during WWII. This tank was developed by Cadillac, which, along with farm equipment manufacturer Massey-Harris, produced the vehicles. These tanks were used by the US during WWII and Korea and, during the post-WWII era, were supplied to

Sherman Tank, Vol. 3: America's M4a2 Medium Tank in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Powered by twin General Motors diesel engines, the M4A2 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Marine Corps during WWII. In such service, having a common fuel with many of the landing craft simplified logistics. The M4A2 was also supplied in large numbers to Russia as well as the British. The M4A2

B-29 Superfortress, Vol. 1: Boeing's XB-29 Through B-29B in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was not only the largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in World War II, it was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb--the weapon that ultimately would be delivered to Hiroshima and

Sherman Tank, Vol. 2: America's M4 and M4 (105) Medium Tanks in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Volume 2 on the famed Sherman medium tank covers the welded-hull, radial-engine-equipped M4 and documents its development and production through its many variations, as well as its combat use around the globe. Produced by Chrysler, Pressed Steel Car Company, Alco, Pullman-Standard, and Baldwin

Sherman Tank, Vol. 4: The M4a3 Medium Tank in World War II and Korea (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Powered by a massive Ford V-8 engine, the M4A3 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Army during the later stages of WWII, as well as the Korean War. The M4A3 was also supplied to the Marines during WWII, when the Corps faced a shortage of their preferred M4A2. The M4A3 was used by both services

B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 2: Boeing's B-17e Through B-17h in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book--the second of two volumes--chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the late models of the Flying Fortress, from the first

B-29/B-50 Superfortress, Vol. 2: Post-World War II and Korea (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in WWII, the B-29 Superfortress was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb. Not surprisingly, the aircraft remained a part of the US arsenal in the following years and again saw

Liberty Ships: America's Merchant Marine Transport in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Although not a weapon in the traditional sense of the word, arguably no item in the Allied arsenal contributed as much to the defeat of the Axis during WWII as did the Liberty ships. The 2,710 Liberty ships placed into service between 1941 and 1945 provided a vital link in the supply chain not only

SB2C Helldiver: Curtiss's Carrier-Based Dive Bomber in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

While initally labeled as a troublesome aircraft, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver went on to be noted for striking more Japanese targets than any other US Navy dive bomber. Despite this, the Helldiver was to be the last of a long line of US Navy dive bombers. The development, production, and combat use

Rations of the German Wehrmacht in World War II: Vol 2 (Pool Jim)(Pevná vazba)

Tigers I and II: Germany's Most Feared Tanks of World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Germany's Tiger tank, whether in the form of the Tiger I or later Tiger II (King Tiger), was the most feared tank of WWII. Despite production totaling fewer than 2,000 units, its heavy armor, its power, and perhaps the even more powerful Nazi propaganda machine ensured that the Tiger remains well

Panzerkampfwagen III: Germany's Early World War II Main Tank (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Panzerkampfwagen III, or Panzer III as it is more commonly known, was a fixture in German armor formations during WWII. Initially developed to combat armored vehicles, in time the type evolved into an infantry support tank. Although production of the Panzer III ended in 1943, the type remained

Bell of Treason - The 1938 Munich Agreement in Czechoslovakia (Caquet P.E.)(Pevná vazba)

A key episode in the prelude to World War II presented in a vivid and tragic new

German Submachine Guns, 1918-1945: Bergmann Mp18/I - Mp34/38/40/41 - Mkb42/43/1 - Mp43/1 - Mp44 - Stg44 - Accessories (Guillou Luc)(Pevná vazba)

Germany's World War I- and World War II-era submachine guns are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Early Bergmann models are presented first showing their development from the MP18, through to the MP35, followed by discussions of the Schmeisser MP28, Steyr MP34, and Erma 'EMP.' An

M3 Medium Tank: The Lee and Grant Tanks in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The M3 Lee was America's first mass-produced combat tank. Its unusual configuration of hull-mounted 75 mm gun and turret-mounted 37 mm cannon was a result of the rush to get the vehicle in production following Nazi Germany's rapid advances in Europe. Following heavy British tank losses in France,