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Jentz, T./Sarson, P. (Illustr.): Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942-45 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

As World War II entered its later stages and Germany was forced increasingly onto the defensive, the need for fast-moving mobile forces lessened and the Wehrmacht required better protected and more powerfully armed tanks. After debacles against the T-34, Hitler and the Panzerwaffe were determined not to be unprepared again. The result of this determination was the production of the heaviest and largest tank to see combat during World War II, the Tiger II or Konigstiger (Kingtiger). This title examines this formidable weapon, covering the problems and controversies surrounding its design and production as well as a detailed listing of every unit that was equipped with the Tiger II.

Foss, C./Sarson, P. (Illustr.): Warrior Mechanised Combat Vehicles 1987-1994 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The Warrior has been an important component of the British Army since the first production example was handed over in May 1987. It has seen action in many parts of the globe and the British Army alone uses eight different specialised versions of the vehicle, while Desert and Arctic Warriors are also produced for countries with extreme climates. In this authoritative text Christopher Foss examines the development and operational life of the Warrior, the British armys most modern armoured personnel carrier, and its many variants, focussing on its role in 'Desert Storm' and other campaigns.

Fletcher, D./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): British Mark I Tank 1916 14,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:10:15 +0200

In 1915 a machine christened Little Willie changed the way that wars were fought. Little Willie was a fully tracked armoured vehicle that could break a trench system. Its development was completed in December 1915, but by then it had already been superseded by an improved design, Mother. This was the first rhomboid tank, and the prototype for the Mark 1 which would influence a whole generation of tank building. This book details the development of the Mark I, and its surprise arrival in France in the middle of 1916 during the closing weeks of the battles of the Somme.

Stephenson, C./Palmer, I. (Illustr.): Zeppelins: German Airships 1900-1940 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

On 2 July 1900 the people of Friedrichshafen, Germany, witnessed a momentous occasion - the first flight of LZ 1, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's first airship. Although deemed a failure, a succession of better craft (LZ2 to 10) enabled the Zeppelin to expand into the consumer market of airship travel, whilst also providing military craft for the German Army and Navy. The years of the Great War saw the Zeppelins undertake strategic bombing missions against Great Britain. This title covers the post-war fate of the Zeppelins, including the crash of the Hindenburg, and their use by the Luftwaffe at the beginning of World War II.

Zaloga, S. J./Hugh, J. (Illustr.): T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944-2004 14,95 €

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:10:10 +0200

The T-54 and T-55 tanks are the most widely manufactured tanks of all time. They have become ubiquitous to wars around the globe since the 1950s, starting with Hungary in 1956, and including the the Arab-Israeli wars of 1967, 1973 and 1982, the Vietnam war of 1967-75, the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88, the Afghanistan conflict, Operation Desert Storm, the Yugoslav Civil Wars, and the recent conflict in Iraq. This book will examine the roots of this prolific tank family, starting with the Soviet Armys first attempts to replace the legendary T-34 during World War II, and covering the T-43 and the T-44, the more successful T-54, and its ultimate evolution into the T-55.

Konstam, A./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): Confederate Submarines and Torpedo Vessels 1861-65 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The primary Union strategy during the American Civil War was a massive naval blockade of the entire Southern coastline of the Confederacy, and it was in the effort to counter this blockade that the Confederates developed their first submarines and torpedo boats. This book traces the development of these new technologies, including the CSS Little David and Hunley - respectively the first torpedo boat and submarine to sink an enemy warship. The wreck of the Hunley was raised in 2000, and this is the first book ever to integrate details of its recovery with an account of Confederate submarines in action.

Fletcher, D./Sarson, P. (Illustr.): Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942-50 14,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:35:13 +0200

For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I; but when the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser, the Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed. It soon proved itself the fastest and most successful tank deployed by the Allies.

Clarke, D./Delf, B. (Illustr.): British Artillery 1914-19. Teil 2: Heavy Artillery 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

World War I is often deemed to have been a war of artillery, and British heavy artillery played a vital part in destroying the German trenches and providing invaluable cover for advancing troops on the Western Front. This book details the huge guns of the Royal Garrison Artillery, including the 6-in. siege gun and howitzer, the 8-in. howitzer, the 12-in. railway and siege howitzer and the infamous 9.2-in breech-loading siege howitzer. Camouflage and enemy battery locations and transport are covered, as well as tactics used and how the guns were developed and manned.

Zaloga, S. J./Laurier, J. (Illustr.): V-1 Flying Bomb 1942-52 14,95 €

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:07 +0200

The first deployment of the V-1 was in June 1944 when, following two years of tests, Hitler gave the order to attack England. Known to the Allies as the "Buzz Bomb" or "Doodlebug", the V-1 was the world's first cruise missile. This book explores the V-1 in detail, from its initial concept, first use in 1944, the various Allied counter-measures, and the later use of the V-1 during the Battle of the Bulge. The major foreign derivatives, including the US copy "JB-2 Loon" and numerous post-war Soviet variants, are also covered.

Zaloga, S. J./Delf, B. (Illustr.): US Anti-tank Artillery 1941-1945 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The US Army's development of the 37mm anti-tank gun began in response to needs identified during the Spanish Civil War. By the time it entered service in Tunisia in 1943, the gun was already obsolete, and the US began the licensed manufacture of the British 6-pdr in the hope of finding a quick solution to its artillery requirements. This in turn proved unequal to the demands of warfare in France in 1944, and further anti-tank measures were developed rocket propelled grenades for infantry use, and weapons designed specifically for use by the Tank Destroyer Force.

Henry, C./Delf, B. (Illustr.): English Civil War Artillery 1642-1660 14,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:35:13 +0200

At the beginning of the English Civil War it was clear that artillery was to play a significant part in the conflict, as so many battles were fought by siege. Both Royalists and Parliamentarians raced to capture ordnance stores in urban areas such as London and Hull, realising that they would prove strategically decisive in the siege warfare that later developed. Illustrated with superb colour plates by Brian Delf, this book gives the reader an overview of the types of weapon used in this conflict and, more generally, how artillery was actually used in the seventeenth century.

Stille, M./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921-45 14,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:31 +0200

The Imperial Japanese Navy was a pioneer in naval aviation, having commissioned the world's first built-from-the-keel-up carrier, the Hosho. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, it experimented with its carriers, perfecting their design and construction. As a result, by the time Japan entered World War II and attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941, it possessed a fantastically effective naval aviation force. This book covers the design, development and operation of IJN aircraft carriers built prior to and during World War II. Pearl Harbor, Midway and the first carrier vs carrier battle, the battle of the Coral Sea, are all discussed.

Zaloga, S. J./Sarson, P. (Illustr.): M3 Infantry Half-Track 1940-73 14,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:35:13 +0200

As armoured warfare tactics matured, mechanised infantry became a key ingredient in what is now called 'combined arms' doctrine. For the US Army of World War 2, the most important technical aspect of infantry mechanisation was the development of the M3 half-track personnel carrier. Steven Zaloga guides the reader through the early 1930s development of the half-track, its first deployment in action in the Philippines in 1941 and its varied and vital role in international deployments since World War 2. This authoritative text also examines the operators of half-tracks and the troops that they carried.

Fletcher, D./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): Universal Carrier 1936-48 14,95 €

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:30:08 +0200

The Universal Carrier was a fast, lightly armed vehicle developed by the British Army to carry infantry across ground defended by small-arms fire, specifically the Bren light machine gun, hence the name Bren Gun Carrier. This name would stick with the Universal Carrier and all of its future variants. This book details the Carrier, which was employed in a number of roles including carrying ammunition and towing anti-aircraft guns and trailers. All Allies used the Universal Carrier extensively during practically every World War II campaign. By the wars end, the Universal Carrier had proved itself to be an invaluable and successful cross-country vehicle that was both agile and fast for its time.

Bishop, C./Laurier, J. (Illustr.): Apache AH-64 Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) 1975-2005 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas, formerly Hughes) AH-64A Apache is the US Armys primary attack helicopter, and the most advanced helicopter gunship flying today. The most expensive rotary-winged aircraft ever built when it was introduced in the early 1980s, it has since proved its worth on battlefields all over the world, seeing action in the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and the recent conflict in Iraq. This book examines the design, development and deployment of a quick-reacting, airborne weapons system that can fight close and deep to destroy, disrupt, or delay enemy forces.

Dunstan, S./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank 1987-2005 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The Challenger 2 is the current Main Battle Tank of the British Army and represents the culmination of 80 years of tank design. In 1987, its design was presented to the Ministry of Defence in response to a requirement to replace the Chieftain MBT that had been partially superseded by the Challenger 1 MBT. Production began in 1993, and the tank finally entered service in 2002. The tank recently appeared in Iraq, where it proved indispensable during the battle of Basra. This book covers the evolution of the Challenger 2, from its origins and testing to its involvement in the Middle East and Iraq.

Zaloga, S. J.,/Johnson, H. (Illustr.): M3 Lee/Grant Medium Tank 1941-45 14,95 €

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200

The highly successful 'stop-gap' M3 medium tank was designed in 1941, and as adequate turret casting facilities were not yet ready, the M3 used an unusual armament configuration patterned after a French tank. British lend-lease demands led to the design of a second turret type with the US version called the Lee and the British version the Grant. It could penetrate Panzer armor, and its explosive firepower was excellent for dealing with German anti-tank guns. This book covers the design, development, service and variants of a vehicle that was the backbone of many World War II forces.

Stille, M./Bryan, T. (Illustr.): US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45: Pre-war classes 14,95 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:31 +0200

The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922. Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry. It also explains their various successes and losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; and the Operation Torch landings.