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282 : V-2 : A combat history of the first ballistic missile In August 1944, Londoners thought the war might be over by Christmas. But on September 8, 1944, in the London Suburb of Chiswick, a thunderous double boom was heard followed by a huge plume of black smoke rising high into the air. Several seconds later another explosion rocked the earth near Epping. There had been no warnings, no drone of aircraft above, just sudden devastation. "Operation Penguin", the V-2 offensive, had begun. In V-2 : this book, T.D. Dungan relies on an unparalleled collection of original documents, unpublished photographs, and account from those who were there to provide a complete description of the V-2 program, the missile's use in combat, and the race to capture its secrets. Tracy D.Dungan is a leading authority on the V-2 rocket and founding member of the international V-2 Rocket Research Group. He assisted with the restoration of the USAAF Museum's V-2 missile and has contributed to numerous articles and documentaries on the subject. Hard cover., 9¼" x 6½", 238 pgs. Text and some B&W photos ISBN : 1-59416-012-0 Related link at : V2rocket.com |
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283 : The 33 strategies of WAR Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social game of everyday life informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war. Structured in Greene's trademark style. The 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun-tzu's The Art of War. Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the genius and folly of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka and Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S.Grant, as well as captains of industry, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats, each of thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy that will help you win life's wars. Learn the offensive strategies that require you to maintain the initiative and negotiate from a position of strength or the defensive strategies designed to help respond to dangerous situations and avoid un winnable wars. And learn the importance of the element of surprise, or employing the shielding yourself from strategies that are not just unconventional but unapologetically dirty. The great warriors of battlefields and drawing rooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance and calm, and a keen understanding that the rational, resourceful, and intuitive always defeat the panicked. the uncreative, and the stupid. An indispensable book, The 33 Strategies of War provides all the psychological ammunition you need to overcome patterns of failure and forever gain the upper hand. Hard cover., 9¼" x 6¾", 470 pgs. Text and some B&W photos ISBN : 0-670-03457-6 Related link at : 33strategiesofwar.com |
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284 : Assault Rifle The Development of the modern military rifle and its ammunition In this encyclopedic book, two of the world's leading gun writers, tell the story of one of the most important weapons in the modern soldier's armoury. From the very first gun to be called an assault rifle - the German StG44 of World War Two - to the compact and sophisticated weapons produced today, the story of this fascinating breed of weapon is presented in detail, and analyses every aspect of gun and ammunition design. Each gun and type of ammunition is then given its own write-up and full specifications, country by country. The first part commences with a brief historical summary of the assault rifle, its origins and its development. Gun design is then examined in detail, including operating mechanisms, weapon configuration and the requirements for a good assault rifle. Ammunition design and performance is considered next as it is the key element in the characteristics of an assault rifle. Ballistics, and especially the balance between recoil and effectiveness, is therefore covered in some detail, and the requirements for ideal assault rifle cartridges are identified. This leads on to a history of the assault rifle cartridge, examining the reasons for the choices made and the many experiments discards along the way. The second part of the book describes national military programmes since the end of World War Two. It presents a general history of developments in each country, including experimental programmes, before describing the principal service and experimental weapons in detail. The book concludes with two appendices : an ammunition data table, containing details of service and many experimental cartridges, and a comprehensive glossary. Hard cover., 9¼" x 6¾", 224 pgs. Text and some B&W photos ISBN : 1-86126-700-2 Maxim Popenker related link at : www.world.guns.ru Anthony G.Williams related link at : www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/ |
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285 : Type VII U-Boats Ship Craft 4 This is the fourth volume in a new series providing ship modelers with all they need to know about a famous class of warship and associated model kits. This volume is devoted to the largest class of submarines ever built, the Type VII, which formed the backbone of the German effort in the critical battle of the Atlantic, A pre-war design, the Type VII was developed as the campaign progressed and was still in frontline service in 1945. All the major variants, as well as minor changes to equipment, are covered here. With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs - it is simply the best reference for any model maker setting out to build one of these famous boats. -Summary of design history and careers -Full details of class variations and modifications -Color reference for paint schemes -Gallery of photographs of outstanding models -Critical reviews of available kits -Sources of further information from books to websites Soft cover., 11¼" x 8½", 64 pgs. Text and some B&W and color photos ISBN : 1-86176-238-0 |
Roger Chesneau |
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289 : German
Unit Insignia of WWII Part 1 Ground Units. This is an 80 page, 8" x 11.5" format, soft cover with 26 pages of color insignia and vehicles and 3 sheets of color waterslide decals (two 7" x 10" and one 5" x 7") in 1:35, 1:48 and 1:72/76 scales. Soft cover., 11¼" x 8½", 64 pgs. Text and some B&W and color photos ISBN : 83-60041-17-2 |
Waldemar
Trojca John Fedorowicz |
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German Army in WWII A Modelling Review This publication is intended to explicitly present many of the techniques used for creating dioramas, figures and models representing various units of the German Army during the Second World War. The works shown here are provided by some of the top experts on the subject and the building processes have been carefully photographed and described. It is our hope that this publication will enhance your skills and appreciation for the many aspects involved in creating historical miniatures. Contents : U-Boat VIIC, 1940 The Desert Fox, 1941 STUKA, 1942 Barbarossa, 1941 Adolf Galland, 1940 Paris, 1940 The restful Break, 1942 The End, 1945 Soft cover., 11¼" x 8½", 75 pgs. Text and some B&W and color photos ISBN : 8-4965-2741-7 |
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291 : Panzer
I - The beginning of a dynasty In 1935, after a long test and production process, the first in a saga of tanks to become a hallmark was presented in Germany, the Panzerkampfwagen I. Their participation in the Spanish Civil War evidenced that, despite being excellent training tanks, neither their armor, nor their armament or engine could match real combat tanks of the time. However, their role in the Spanish Civil War and the early campaigns of the Second World War was certainly important. But the real importance of this small tank lies in its versatility to mount different types of guns (antitank, antiaircraft, field guns) and to serve in artillery, engineers and logistics units during the whole world conflict. This book is a wide overview of the genesis and all the variants built of the first in a saga of German tanks that marked the convulsed times of the Second World War. Soft cover., 11¼" x 8½", 64 pgs. Text and some B&W and color photos ISBN : 8-4965-2741-7 |
Lucas Molina Franco | AF Editions | 
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292 : Tigerfibel An authentic English translation of the original manual issued to German WW2 Tiger Tank crews in 1943. This complete edition includes all the intelligence charts and all the original illustrations. English translation by Wulf-D. Brand Soft cover., 11¼" x 8½", 174 pgs. Text and some B&W photos and ilustrations ISBN : 0-938242-32-6 |
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