World War II
Author(s): Charlie Samuels
As well as bravery, leadership and luck, wars have always been decided by technology. This book looks at the weapons, armour and fighting hardware that made the difference in World War II. Twenty signficant vehicles, ships or weapons are described and the specific actions in which they played a decisive part. Combines concise reliable technical specifications with eyewitness accounts and quotes from the people who used the machines. Includes a timeline placing the weapons in the context of war.
General Information
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- : Hachette Children's Books
- : Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
- : 0.39
- : 31 December 2012
- : 262mm X 210mm X 11mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 April 2013
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Charlie Samuels
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 355.809044
- : 48
More About The Product
Charlie Samuels studied at the University of Oxford before beginning a career in publishing that has lasted over 20 years. He has written hundreds of articles and dozens of books for younger readers, particularly about historical, cultural and military subjects. He has also contributed to and edited many illustrated reference encyclopedias for the British and American markets. He lives in London, where his nephews and godchildren are happy to tell him how to be a better writer.
Introduction 25-Pounder Aircraft Carrier B-17 Flying Fortress B-29 Superfortress Bren Gun C-47 Skytrain Hurricane Katyusha Lancaster Bomber Landing Craft Assault Liberty Ship M-2 Flamethrower M1 Garand Rifle P-47 Thunderbolt P-51 Mustang PPSH-41 Submachine Gun Sherman Tank Spitfire Submarine T-34 Tank Glossary Further information Index