Naval Weapons of World War Two

Naval Weapons of World War Two
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: Conway Maritime Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2002
Genre: Ordnance, Naval
ISBN: 9780851779249

There is no shortage of reference books on the warships that fought the Second World War, but the weapons they carried have been largely ignored. This situation is entirely rectified in this classic work, which is encyclopaedic in scope and largely based on original research. Divided by country (including minor powers not directly involved in the war), the book covers all the major weaponry of the period. Weapons of earlier vintage that were employed during the war, and those that were at an experimental, trial or design stage in 1945 are also included. The size, scope and originality of this work make it one of the most important reference works available on naval warfare during the Second World War.

Weapons of World War II

Weapons of World War II
Author: Alexander Lüdeke
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2011
Genre: Military weapons
ISBN: 9781445424354

This book describes the weapons and vehicles of all the countries that fought in World War II in a clear and comprehensive manner. It offers an excellent overview of the divers weaponry used by both the Axis Powers and the Allies, with everything you might want to know about the development and deployment of each type of weapon along with the relevant technical specifications.

Infantry Weapons of World War II

Infantry Weapons of World War II
Author: Jan Suermondt
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-20
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780785829317

This is the first book that shows in full color all the details of the war’s greatest weapons—handguns, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, mortars and antitank weapons. This reference is much more than a photo book. Each weapon is examined in detail, including a history of how each was developed, how and where they were utilized, and how they evolved during the war. The performance of each weapon is reviewed, and a profile of important variants for each model is provided. A summary box for each weapon provides numerous key details, including physical specifications, system of operation, feed system, rates of fire, manufacturer and collector value range. There have been many books on World War II infantry weapons, but none with photographs like this one. With over 500 photographs showing major infantry weapons from the Cobberton collection in North Devon, England, this book also contains a detailed examination of the small arms used in the conflict. Revolvers, pistols, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, mortars, grenades, mines, and hand-held anti-tank weapons.

Secret Weapons and World War II

Secret Weapons and World War II
Author: Walter E. Grunden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN:

While previous writers have focused primarily on strategic, military, and intelligence factors, Walter Grunden underscores the dramatic scientific and technological disparities that left Japan vunerable and ultimately led to its defeat in World War II.

Weapons of World War II

Weapons of World War II
Author: G.M. Barnes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2014-11-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1632201844

World War II not only marked the end of a terrifying time in Europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs. In Weapons of World War II, written by the Chief of Research and Engineering Office of Ordnance, G.M. Barnes discusses the various weapons used during the war. Such topics include: • Small arms and small arms ammunition • Aircraft armament • Ammunition • Artillery • Tanks, gun motor carriages, and motor transport. • And more! With over a 150 vintage black and white photos, this book is a must-have for any history buff with more than just a passing interest in how the war was fought. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Secret Weapons of World War II

Secret Weapons of World War II
Author: William B. Breuer
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2007-08-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 0470256524

Critical Acclaim for Secret Weapons of World War II "Breuer has produced yet another collection of rip-roaring tales. . . . A delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." -Publishers Weekly "It is Breuer's portrayal of the competition for technological superiority between the Allies and the Nazis that grabs the reader and shows the significance of each wartime discovery and invention." -State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois In the fast-paced, suspenseful Secret Weapons of World War II, noted military historian William Breuer chronicles the clandestine battle that occurred between the brilliant scientists and codebreakers of the Allies and the Axis powers. Re-creating the covert missions, hoaxes, spying, conspiracies, and electronic sleuthing, Breuer deftly uncovers the spectacular feats of the fascinating men and women who determined the outcome of the war-providing an unprecedented look at the least-known operations and plots conducted by both sides.

Germany's Secret Weapons of World War II

Germany's Secret Weapons of World War II
Author: Roger Ford
Publisher: Amber Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781838860721

Broken down by weapon types, the book includes reference tables, diagrams, colorful maps, charts and photographs, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats.

German Weapons of World War II

German Weapons of World War II
Author: Stephen Hart
Publisher: Amber Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781782746294

What weapons made the Nazis seemingly invincible? From fighter planes to guns and ships, this compendium explores the most important weaponry and equipment used by the German armed services in World War II--including the Wehrmacht, Waffen SS, Luftwaffe, and Navy. There's a full-color side-profile artwork for each featured item, accompanied by summaries of its development and service history, and with a full specifications table.

Italian Partisan Weapons in WWII

Italian Partisan Weapons in WWII
Author: Gianluigi Usai
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-12-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764352102

This book covers all classes and types of small arms, from pistols to heavy machine guns, known to have been used by the Italian partisans during WWII. It provides a brief history of the origin and development of the partisan movement in Italy following the 8 September 1943 armistice between Italy and the Allies and subsequent occupation of the northern portion of the country by Germany. There are many relevant examples of correspondence between partisan units relating to acquisition, distribution, use, maintenance, and problems encountered with the various types of small arms available. The majority of the pages of this book are dedicated to a complete, thorough, and extensive coverage of each individual type of weapon known to have been used by the partisans, including specifications, supported by current as well as vintage photographs showing the weapons in use by the partisans.