A notable authority on tank warfare assesses and compares the origins, strengths and weaknesses, and combat performance of these two legendary tanks at a key moment in World War II.
In the summer of 1944, plans began for a complex operation to seize a Rhine river bridge at Arnhem in the Netherlands. This title features... Læs mere
This compact, illustrated guide traces the life of the original T-34 through all its difficulties to eventual success.
Steven Zaloga explores 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.
A compact, detailed guide examining the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, whilst detailing the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union's monstrous KV series of tanks.
Starting in 1940, Germany was subjected to a growing threat of Allied bomber attack. They were joined by US daylight raids which first began to have a serious impact... Læs mere
The fighting at Omaha Beach is one of the most famous events in military history, and represented a crucial moment in the course of World War II. This book reveals the events of that single day in June 1944.
Operation Nordwind is one of the lesser known campaigns of World War II. Largely overshadowed by the Battle of the Bulge further north,... Læs mere
"Kamikaze: Japanese Special Attack Weapons, 1944-45".
A concise guide to the design, development and operational use of one of the world's best main battle tanks.
Operation Pointblank was the code name for the United States Army Air Force's attempt to destroy German fighter capability through the use of daylight... Læs mere
A fully illustrated book examining the thousands of tanks sent by Britain and the US to aid the Red Army and how they performed in Soviet service, which will appeal to any enthusiast of World War II-era armour.