Roger Ford, "Germany's Secret Weapons in World War II" Motorbooks International
Zenith Press | 2000 Year | ISBN: 0760308470 | PDF | 144 Pages | 6.6 Mb
During the course of war, man's ingenuity inevitably results in thedevelopment of new tools of destruction. At no time and place inhistory has this been more true than World War II Germany, whenscientists and engineers of the Third Reich mounted a campaign intendedto change the face of warfare itself. Superbly illustrated withfull-color drawings and specially commissioned cutaways, this studyprovides a wealth of information on all of Germany's secret weaponsprograms during World War II, offering an in-depth look at Germany'ssuccesses and failures with rocketry and jets, helicopters, submarinesand torpedoes, armored fighting vehicles, artillery, anti-tankarmaments, and surface-to-surface missiles. Each piece of artwork isaccompanied by a comprehensive specification table.
World War II Infantry Tactics: Company and Battalion v. 2 (Elite 122) By Stephen Bull
Publisher: Os Publishing 2005 | 64 Pages | ISBN: 1841766631 | PDF | 15 MB
Drawing on contemporary training documents and veterans' descriptions,this book examines the specific tactics used by the men who inspired'Band of Brothers' and 'Saving Private Ryan'. The tactics used by US,British and German troops are compared and discussed, and the evolutionof new weapons and tactics in response to changing fighting conditionsin Europe is traced. This volume covers the typical operations of aninfantry battalion, and examines how they used support weapons such asmedium MGs, mortars and anti-tank weapons. Infantry co-operation withartillery and tank battalions is also covered, in this second of twobooks focusing on World War 2 infantry tactics.
About the Author
Dr Stephen Bull is the Curator of the Museum of Lancashire in Preston,which incorporates the collections of several local regiments. Born in1960, he graduated from the University of Wales with a BA (Hons) inhistory in 1981, and obtained his doctorate from University College,Swansea. For several years he worked at the National Army Museum. Hehas written numerous articles for specialist journals, including anumber on the weapons and tactics of World War I. Peter Dennis was bornin 1950 and, having been inspired by contemporary magazines such as'Look and Learn', studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. He hassince contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historicalsubjects. He is a keen wargamer and modelmaker.
John Stanchack "Eyewitness: Civil War"
DK CHILDREN | 2000-09-27 | ISBN: 0789463024 | 64 pages | PDF | 5,2 MB
Discover the war that turned brother against brother -- from the birthof the Confederacy to Reconstruction.
Here is a dramatic, photo-filled guide to the war that split the Union.Eyewitness Civil War includes everything from the issues that dividedthe country, to the battles that shaped the conflict, to the birth ofthe reunited states. Rich, full-color photographs of rare documents,powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts plus stunning images oflegendary commanders, unsung heroes, and memorable heroines combinewith stories of courage, adventure, and defiance to paint anunforgettable portrait of the American Civil War. See Fort Sumter'sbattle-torn flag, a beardless Lincoln, the tools of a Civil warsurgeon, and the Confederate capital in ruins. Learn how to fire acannon, the secrets of the Underground Railroad, about theConfederacy's First Lady, and what soldiers carried into battle.Discover who plotted Lincoln's assassination, where the lastConfederates surrendered, what happened to Jefferson Davis, and why theNorth won the war, and much, much more!
Keystone Battlewagon: U.S.S. Pennsylvania (BB-38) (Warship Series 2) By Myron J. Smith
Publisher: Pictorial Histories Pub Co 1996 | 56 Pages | ISBN: 0933126271 | PDF | 46 MB
The battleship Pennsylvania (BB-38) was the third U.S. Navy ship tocarry that name. She was christened in honor of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, second of the original 13 states, which ratified theConstitution on December 12, 1787.
Affectionately nicknamed the "Mighty Penn," the "Pennsy," and even "OldFalling Apart," she was sometimes called the Keystone Battlewagon andwas often fleet flagship in the years before World War II. Slightlydamaged at Pearl Harbor, she became the only U.S. dreadnought toparticipate in 13 successive amphibious operations—from Attu toLingayen—and the only American battleship to win, during the course ofthe war, a Navy Unit Citation. "Dying with her boots on," the valiantvessel closed her career as an A-bomb test ship, remaining to the end aworthy symbol of the Commonwealth's people and the spirit of "Virtue,Liberty, and Independence."
Mountaineer Battlewagon: U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) (Warship Series 1) By Myron J. Smith
Publisher: Pictorial Histories Pub Co 1994 | 58 Pages | ISBN: 0933126166 | PDF | 57 MB
The battleship West Virginia (BB48) was the second ship of the U.S.Navy to carry that name. She was christened in honor of West Virginia,whose star, the 35th, came into the Union banner in 1863 at the heightof the Civil War. Affectionately nicknamed "Old Task Force 48," or the"WeeVee" (a play on her initials), she was sometimes called theMountaineer Battlewagon and was the pride of America in the yearsbefore World War II. Despite a near fatal setback at Pearl Harbor, shewas put back in service in time to finish the conflict, remaining atall times a worthy symbol of the people and spirit, "Montani SemperLiberi," or "Mountaineers Always Free."
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