The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II

by Chris Bishop

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From the obsolescent multi-turreted T-35 tank to the mighty Essex-class aircraft carrier and the V-2 rocket, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II examines key weapons of every type. The volume includes more than 1500 weapons, from handguns to jet fighters. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork or a photograph showing the weapon in action. Expertly-written text provides each weapon's service history, specifications and its variants.

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illustrated compendium of military hardware covers everything that fought in the air, on the ground, and on the seas during World War II. There are more than 500 separate items of equipment used between 1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to massive aircraft carriers. More than 600 full-color artworks accompany entries that feature a detailed history of each weapon's design and development, along with a full specifications table that includes performance, dimensions, armament, and crew details.
The comprehensive guide to over 1,500 weapons systems, including tanks, small arms, warplanes, artillery, ships, and submarines

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Chris Bishop has worked in military publishing for over 20 years. He has written, edited and contributed to numerous books, magazines and encyclopedias, He currently lives in London, UK.

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Important events
World War II (1939 | 1945)

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Genres
Nonfiction, Reference, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
623.409Applied science & technologyEngineeringMilitary Vehicles: Land, Air, & SeaTechnology of Weapons and ArmamentsHistory By Place
LCC
UF500 .E56Military ScienceArtilleryArtilleryWeapons systems
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Languages
English, German
Media
Paper
ISBNs
8
ASINs
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