The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the fall of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of... Læs mere
It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However, France's early tanks suffered from poor mobility and armor. In spite of... Læs mere
A ground-breaking history of the tanks of the Spanish Civil War, which uses newly discovered archival material, specially commissioned artwork and photographs from Hitler's personal photographer's collection.
Heavily armoured, highly mobile and capable of killing at over 2500m the M1 Abrams is a veritable fighting machine. Entering production in 1971, the... Læs mere
In the early hours of D-Day, 1944, a group from the US Army 2nd Rangers Battalion were sent on one of the legendary raids of World War II. The mission was... Læs mere
Focusing on the northern Atlantic Wall in the Low Countries and Scandinavia, this title addresses the special defensive features and unique... Læs mere
This book examines the development of this category of armored cars with a detailed analysis of its extensive combat use and valuable reconnaissance role during World War II.
The complete history of a little-known but fascinating category of tanks used from Operation Varsity in World War II to Operation Desert Storm, in an engaging and illustrated format.
Examines the development of the T-62 using combat descriptions to bring to life the operational history of this tank from the deserts of the Sinai to the harsh terrain of Afghanistan.
In this illustrated guide, Steven J Zaloga describes the configuration and planned deployment of heavy missile sites, as well as the unique Allied tactics developed to counter this threat, including a remote-control version of the B-17 bomber.
A reflection on the development of this unique and mysterious technology, revealing how it has changed combat through the years and speculating on its potential to transform the nature of warfare in the future.