Sturmgeschtz: Germany's WWII Assault Gun (Stug), Vol.1: The Early War Versions (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Sturmgeschtz: Germany's WWII Assault Gun (Stug), Vol.1: The Early War Versions (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Sturmgesch tz, or StuG, as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 135 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of

Sturmgeschtz: Germany's WWII Assault Gun (Stug), Vol.2: The Late War Versions (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Sturmgesch tz, or StuG, as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 135 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of

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

Panzerkampfwagen IV: The Backbone of Germany's WWII Tank Forces (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The Panzerkampfwagen IV, or Panzer IV as it is more popularly known, formed the backbone of Germany's tank formations during WWII. With production totaling more than 8,500, the Panzer IV was the most plentiful German tank of the war, and the only German tank that remained in production for the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stug III Sturmgeschutz III Ausfuhrung A to G (Sdkfz 142) Enthusiasts' Manual: An Insight Into the Development, Manufacture and Operation of the Second (Healy Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Stug III Assault Gun Owners' Workshop Manual provides Haynes Manual treatment of the most numerous German armoured fighting vehicle of the Second World

A-20 Havoc: Douglas's Attack Bomber / Night Fighter in WWII (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

The A-20 Havoc, known to the British as the Boston, was built by Douglas and Boeing during WWII and arguably became the most famous of the attack aircraft fielded by the United States during that war. Traces the aircraft from the prewar Douglas 7B through the many versions of the aircraft used by

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. 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

Ford M8 and M20: The Us Army's Standard Armored Car of WWII (Doyle David)(Pevná vazba)

Developed to provide the US military with a fast-moving reconnaissance vehicle sufficiently armed to knock out WWII-era armored vehicles. The M8 Armored Car and its sibling, the M20 Armored Utility Vehicles, were the most widely used armored vehicles built by Ford. These vehicles saw use with 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

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

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

Witness to War Crimes: The Memoirs of a Peacekeeper in Bosnia (Doyle Colm)(Pevná vazba)

The early 1990s saw Europe's first conflict for almost 40 years when bitter fighting broke out in the former Yugoslav republic. Colonel Colm Doyle of the Irish Army found himself in the midst of this appalling civil war when in October 1991 he became first a European Community Monitor and almost

English Silver Before the Civil War: The David Little Collection (Schroder Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

- Lively introduction to early English silver- Many hitherto unpublished items of silver illustrated in colorA remarkable private collection formed over the last thirty years is the focus of this richly illustrated book that introduces the reader to English silver spanning a century and a half from

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