Weapons of World War II Compared and Contrasted

by: Amber Books (Producer)

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Publication Date: 2012/8/15

Language: English

Print Length: 224 pages

ISBN-10: 0785829253

ISBN-13: 9780785829256

Book Description

World War II saw a global conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. Weapons of World War II examines key air, sea and land weapons, vehicles and small arms in a spread by spread format for ease of use.Each spread features a key category of weapon, such as fighters or main battle tanks, with an easy to follow diagram or chart addressing top speeds, armor penetration, diving depth and other technical qualities of the featured weapons.Packed with specially-created charts, graphs, and artworks and accompanied by an accessible explanation of the key characteristics of each weapon type, Weapons of World War II is a fantastic hardcover reference book for any general reader or military enthusiast.

About the Author

World War II saw a global conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. Weapons of World War II examines key air, sea and land weapons, vehicles and small arms in a spread by spread format for ease of use.Each spread features a key category of weapon, such as fighters or main battle tanks, with an easy to follow diagram or chart addressing top speeds, armor penetration, diving depth and other technical qualities of the featured weapons.Packed with specially-created charts, graphs, and artworks and accompanied by an accessible explanation of the key characteristics of each weapon type, Weapons of World War II is a fantastic hardcover reference book for any general reader or military enthusiast.