Weapons and equipment

Combining the destructive firepower of the 75mm gun with the mobility of the Pzkpfw IV medium tank , the Jagdpanzer IV was quite possibly the most effective tank destroyer of the Second World War.

In July 1944, with the Eastern Front crumbling and the first cracks appearing in the Normandy defenses, Hitler ordered the creation of a new type of unit based on the ad-hoc Kampfgruppen which the Germans used so successfully throughout the war.

While the use of drones is now commonplace in modern warfare, it was in its infancy during the Vietnam War, not to mention revolutionary and top secret.

The history of the Schneider Trophy is the history of aircraft development.

A history of Germany's attempts to construct flying bombs during World War II and how to threat was handled by the Allies.

The teaching of Historical European Martial Arts has widespread appeal with numerous clubs in many countries.

The teaching of Historical European Martial Arts has widespread appeal with numerous clubs in many countries.

Packed with archival photos, a fascinating account of armored warfare in WWII-and how tank design and tactics were transformed during the period.

Almost as soon as a viable metal-framed bike was invented, it was put to military use, offering a much cheaper, less fragile and less logistically demanding alternative to horse transport.

Almost as soon as a viable metal-framed bike was invented, it was put to military use, offering a much cheaper, less fragile and less logistically demanding alternative to horse transport.

A memoir of RAF service in the postwar era and the golden age of British military aviation, including photos.

This illustrated history "e;recounts the unusual and sometimes dramatic development and operational career of one of the twentieth century's most iconic airliners"e; (Aviation History Magazine).

"e;A thoughtful, well-organized overview from the beginning to the twilight days of this iconic airliner"e; by the highly regarded aviation historian (Large Scale Planes).

An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: "e;Highly recommended.

The Tiger I tank, probably the most famous German armoured vehicle of the Second World War, might have been a war-winning, break-through weapon if it had been produced in sufficient numbers and if it had been introduced earlier on the Eastern Front, before the balance of strength had tipped towards the Soviet Union.

The Tiger I tank, probably the most famous German armoured vehicle of the Second World War, might have been a war-winning, break-through weapon if it had been produced in sufficient numbers and if it had been introduced earlier on the Eastern Front, before the balance of strength had tipped towards the Soviet Union.

In July 2018, the nation looked skyward over Buckingham Palace in awe as the Royal Air Force celebrated its first 100 years with a spectacular parade and flypast over London.

In July 2018, the nation looked skyward over Buckingham Palace in awe as the Royal Air Force celebrated its first 100 years with a spectacular parade and flypast over London.

Today, the Mustang is a living legend and is remembered as probably the finest long-range single-seat piston-engined fighter ever built.

The full pictorial history of America's P-51 Mustang fighter plane that served the Allies in World War II and other conflicts.

"e;This outstanding book will be essential for future studies of naval policy in the period between la Gloire and the Great War.

For the first time in naval warfare submarines played a major role in the war at sea in the years 1939–45, and this major reference book describes all the classes of vessel that were deployed by the eighteen combatant nations during those years.

For the first time in naval warfare submarines played a major role in the war at sea in the years 1939–45, and this major reference book describes all the classes of vessel that were deployed by the eighteen combatant nations during those years.

This photo-packed reference "e;will be of interest to modelers and military historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).

This photo-packed reference "e;will be of interest to modelers and military historians alike"e; (AMPS Indianapolis).

Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany's atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles.

Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany's atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles.

Although only 100 examples were produced, the 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M12 served with distinction as an infantry-support weapon and in particular as a bunker-buster during the U.

Although only 100 examples were produced, the 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M12 served with distinction as an infantry-support weapon and in particular as a bunker-buster during the U.

The fifty-ton British Centurion tank, developed during the darkest days of the Second World War, was designed to outgun and outperform the latest German tanks, such as the formidable Panzer V Panther.

This vivid combat history examines the role of German and Spanish artillery in the WW2 fight for control of Leningrad.

This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.

This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.

A fully illustrated guide to the German Tiger I tank and its operations in the field by the renowned expert on WWII armored vehicles.

A fully illustrated guide to the German Tiger I tank and its operations in the field by the renowned expert on WWII armored vehicles.

The M7 Howitzer Motor Carriage, dubbed the Priest, was the most successful and widely used example of American self-propelled artillery during WWII.

Through hundreds of color photos, the bulk previously unpublished, Images of War: M2 Bradley explores Americas premier Infantry Fighting Vehicle in an unprecedented level of detail.

Through hundreds of color photos, the bulk previously unpublished, Images of War: M2 Bradley explores Americas premier Infantry Fighting Vehicle in an unprecedented level of detail.

The Richard Perkins warship identification albums form one of the most detailed studies ever undertaken of the changes to the appearance of Royal Navy ships.

The Richard Perkins warship identification albums form one of the most detailed studies ever undertaken of the changes to the appearance of Royal Navy ships.

A history of the World War II clandestine special operations group that linked German-occupied Norway with Scotland's Shetland Islands.

A history of the World War II clandestine special operations group that linked German-occupied Norway with Scotland's Shetland Islands.

In 1942 the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were formed and three more followed.

In 1942 the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were formed and three more followed.

The two-handed swords found in modern museums are often so large and elaborately decorated that the onlooker might question whether such an apparently impractical weapon could ever have been a serious weapon of war.

The two-handed swords found in modern museums are often so large and elaborately decorated that the onlooker might question whether such an apparently impractical weapon could ever have been a serious weapon of war.

The Fw190s supremacy over the Spitfire V is a classic legend from the Second World War, heralding one of the darkest times for Fighter Command and the RAF.

The Fw190s supremacy over the Spitfire V is a classic legend from the Second World War, heralding one of the darkest times for Fighter Command and the RAF.

In almost 200 archive photographs Leo Marriott traces the course of the development of British and American jet fighters during the first pioneering decade of their production.

In almost 200 archive photographs Leo Marriott traces the course of the development of British and American jet fighters during the first pioneering decade of their production.