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

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

SBD Dauntless: Douglas's US Navy and Marine Corps Dive-Bomber in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Douglas Dauntless was the US Navy's frontline dive-bomber in the early days of WWII. Even after the larger and more powerful Helldiver joined the fleet in the later stages of the war, the Dauntless remained in the fray, flying from the decks of escort carriers, which were too small to permit

F6F Hellcat: Grumman's Ace Maker 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)

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

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

Avro Lancaster: RAF Bomber Command's Heavy Bomber in World War II (MacKay Ron)(Pevná vazba)

The Avro Lancaster was the Royal Air Force's main four-engine bomber in World War II. Its superb design, overall performance, and load-carrying capacity proved key factors in successfully prosecuting the nocturnal bombing offensive against Hitler's industrial and military base. With its ability to

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

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

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,

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

Hummel and Nashorn/Hornisse: German Self-Propelled Artillery in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Hummel ('bumblebee') and Nashorn ('rhinoceros') are two of Nazi Germany's most widely recognized self-propelled artillery pieces. The Hummel, with its heavy field howitzer, was indispensable as heavy field artillery despite its open-top fighting compartment. The Nashorn, also known as the

The Dauntless in Battle (Smith Peter C.)(Pevná vazba)

The Douglas Dauntless was a Second World War American naval scout plane and dive bomber that saw active service during the course of this conflict and beyond, before being retired in 1959. US Navy and Marine Corps SBD's (Small But Deadly) saw their first action at Pearl harbor and went on to enjoy

USS Tennessee (Bb-43): From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa in World War II (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Although bombed at Pearl Harbor, USS Tennessee was back to sea before the year was over. The crew of the resilient warship fought from Alaska's Aleutian Islands to Tokyo Bay, surviving enemy artillery, bombs, and kamikaze attacks, and even collisions with other American warships. In 1945, Tennessee

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

Winning World War II: A Complete Illustrated History (Schonauer David)(Pevná vazba)

How exactly did we win the war? In a stunningly visual syyle, this illustrated book chronicles World War II from the early rise of Germany's dictator, to the landing of troops in Normandy and the eventual victory over evil. More than seventy-five years ago, the greatest conflict in the history of

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

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. 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

USS New Jersey (Bb-62): From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Museum Ship (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Preserved today as a museum in its namesake state, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) saw combat during WWII and the Korean War and was the only battleship of any nation to see service during the Vietnam War. Following service in Vietnam, New Jersey was again retired to the reserve fleet; there

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