Weapons and equipment

Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West.

An examination of the 'small boat' war between the Germans and the British in the English Channel.

The concept of the Main Battle Tank emerged from the Centurion Universal tank that was developed at the end of World War II.

An illustrated volume on the Raiden and Shiden, which both proved to be more than a match for Allied Fighters over the Pacific, ideal for those with interest in Japanese aviation during World War 2.

A fascinating look at how naval design was revolutionized in the early years of the 20th century and how the rival designs were put to the ultimate test at the battle of Jutland in 1916.

This superbly illustrated study explores the epic clashes of British and German heavy cruisers at the beginning of World War II.

First published in 1992, Medieval Military Technology has become the definitive book in its field, garnering much praise and a large readership.

Following the Nazi occupation of Norway in 1941, the Waffen-SS began recruiting volunteers to serve in their ranks.

This book is a compilation of government reports on weapons of mass destruction.

*; First book in English on Germanys failed experiment with independent armored brigades in World War II*; Dramatic story of Panzer Brigade 105, one of ten such units, and its formation, deployment (including its defense of the Siegfried Line), and ultimate destruction*; Also presents American accounts of what it was like to fight the brigade*; Relies heavily on primary documents and interviews

A fully illustrated study of the German aircraft in the early years of World War 2.

This volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam.

The P-40 was a dependable warhorse that provided valuable service throughout World War II.

Since 1945, the United States has manufactured and deployed more than 70,000 nuclear weapons to deter and if necessary fight a nuclear war.

This title follows on from a companion book covering the US heavy cruisers that were built prior to the war, together forming the definitive guide to the US's heavy cruiser classes.

A timely examination of the use of disease and germs as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) and the threat bioterrorism poses in an increasingly unpredictable and volatile future.

Allowing the user to inflict damage on his opponent within throwing range without leaving cover, the portable, lethally efficient hand grenade is a ubiquitous weapon of modern warfare, and has now found its way into law-enforcement arsenals too.

A fully-illustrated account of the British Q ship, a heavily armed small craft disguised as a merchant vessel, and its tactics against the Kaiser's formidable U-boat fleet during World War I.

A new analysis of the technology and tanks that faced off against each other on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain, during the very height of the Cold War.

At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.

A detailed account of the suppression of North Vietnam's surface-to-air missile defences during the Vietnam War, initiating a totally new concept of air war.

Nuclear-armed adversaries India and Pakistan have fought three wars since their creation as sovereign states in 1947.

An in-depth analysis of the Chinese Armies that fought a series of increasingly fractious wars over nearly a century.

The Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank was a brilliant innovation; the design and development of a tank that could float and even 'swim' in water was controversial.

This volume covers the classic 'Beau Geste' period, of the French Foreign Legion when the corps was expanded during the most dynamic years of French imperial expansion.

In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved.

Probably the most famous tank of the World War II, the Tiger I was originally conceived in 1941 in response to the German Army's experience in fighting British tanks and anti-tank guns in Western Europe and the North African desert.

From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tanks of the future, The Tank Book offers a truly definitive look at over 400 different tanks, produced in association with The Tank Museum.

The volunteer army that fought the Mexican dictator Santa Anna from 1835 to 1836 was immortalized in the epic battle of the Alamo.

In June 1944, U.

Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies.

Former RAF Tornado pilot Michael Napier chronicles the action-packed history of the Harrier GR 7/9, and its missions in West Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Afghanistan over a 14-year period of ceaseless operations.

Authoritative illustrated analysis of the history of the military Special Forces units of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation.

During World War I, the British adopted the US-designed Lewis gun as an infantry weapon, realizing that its light weight and the fact that it could be fired both prone and on the move made it ideal for supporting advances and defending captured trenches.

The prevalence of particular fortress types in medieval China, Mongolia, Japan and Korea demanded the evolution of different modes of siege warfare in each country.

The dilemma of the young Italian kingdom and the experience of her army in the Great War were unique among the combatant nations.

In 1795 the Russian army was as vast as the territory from which it was drawn.

For every weapons system being developed, the U.

On Armor tells three important and interconnected stories.

An illustrated history of a remarkable aircraft, the Dornier Do 24, which served both military and humanitarian purposes.

First seen during the American Civil War and later appearing in the Franco-Prussian War and the Anglo-Boer Wars, the armored train came to prominence on the Eastern Front during World War I.

On 2 July 1900 the people of Friedrichshafen, Germany, witnessed a momentous occasion the first flight of LZ 1, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's first airship.

At the time of the Second Empire, under Napoleon III, the French army, elevated from tactful obscurity, was re-modelled on Napoleonic lines.

Highly illustrated with colour images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world.

Packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, this book traces the supersonic career and lasting influence of the record-breaking Bell X-2 rocket plane.

Karl Bodenschatz was the Richthofen squadron adjutant.

The military is currently attempting to develop itself into a force capable of networkcentricoperations.

This focuses on the history, costume, and material culture of the native peoples of North America.

Long before England established a serious presence in the New World, Spain had already established an overseas Empire.

In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbours in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies.