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Infantry Mortars of World War II (Osprey)

The mortar has proved to be one of the most influential and prevalent infantry support weapons of the 20th century. Throughout the course of World War II many different varieties of this weapon were used by the six main armies of the war: Britain, the USA, the Soviet Union, Germany Italy and Japan. Although the concept of the mortar was similar throughout these armies, calibres and usage varied enormously, dependent upon tactical use and terrain.

This title covers all variants from the British 3-in.-equipped 'Heavy Weapon Companies', through to the Soviet12cm mortars, which were incorporated into the Tank Corps for the storming of Berlin in 1945.

Contents: An old weapon reinvented - Definition of a mortar - Ammunition - Categories - The British Army - The US Army - The Soviet Army - The German Army - The Italian Army - The Japanese Army - Other countries - Bibliography - Colour Plate Commentary - Index.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	John Norris
Formato:	48 pagine, 25 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni (in B&N e in colori)
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2002)
Collana:	New Vanguard (54)
ISBN:	9781841764146

Missiles européens au combat

European tactical missiles, whether anti-tank, air-to-ground, anti-ship or surface-to-air, have played a decisive role in contemporary conflicts around the world for decades. More than forty different missile systems have been engaged in more than thirty crises or wars since 1956.
This book presents a detailed account, conflict after conflict, of these combat engagements, based on testimonies collected over more than twenty-five years from the operators of these different missile systems.

The iconography includes many photos in action, but also more than seventy maps allowing to follow the course of each conflict and to precisely locate the different actions described. The painter Daniel Bechennec has produced more than seventy paintings to celebrate the first use in combat of each European missile and some of their greatest battles.
This work is aimed as much at specialists in the subject as at readers interested in discovering a complete and relatively unexplored part of the military.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Patrick Mercillon
Formato:	448 pagine, 29 x 24 cm, copertina rigida, in cassetta
Illustrazioni:	660 foto in B&N e in colori, disegni
Lingua:	francese
Editore:	ETAI (F, 2019)
ISBN:	9791028302788

Panzerabwehrkanonen 1916-1945

When the first armored fighting vehicles were deployed by the Allies in World War I, a defensive weapon had to be found against this new threat. Because artillery was not really suitable for this task, the warring parties eventually developed a special weapon for this purpose, the so-called anti-tank gun.

Pagine del libro "Panzerabwehrkanonen 1916-1945"

In this book, Franz Kosar describes the entire development of anti-tank guns from their beginnings in 1916 through the interwar period, the Second World War and the period afterward. He takes into account the special features and weapon models of individual countries such as Germany, France and the USA.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Franz Kosar
Formato:	192 pagine, 26.5 x 23 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	205 foto in B&Nen 23 disegni
Lingua:	tedesco
Editore:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9783613040144

Schwere Artillerie - bis 1945

The heavy and heaviest guns have always aroused great interest due to their dimensions and effects. Nevertheless, a complete overview of all heavy guns built has been lacking until now. This book aims to remedy this deficiency.

Pagine del libro "Schwere Artillerie - bis 1945"

Franz Kosar describes the heavy artillery of all states that ever produced such guns and the development that led to them.
Guns from 200 mm caliber upwards that were intended for use by field armies are presented, i.e. field guns, siege artillery and self-propelled guns. The focus of the presentation is on the 20th century.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Franz Kosar
Formato:	192 pagine, 26.5 x 23 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	300 foto e disegni
Lingua:	tedesco
Editore:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613041851