WWII

The most definitive account published in recent years of this mainstay of the Luftwaffe that first saw military service in the 1930s and was then engaged in operations in the Spanish Civil War through to the end of World War II.

Complemented by more than 250 photographs, comprehensive appendices, equipment and instrument layouts, and color profiles The Junkers Ju87 Stuka provides essential reading for researchers, historians, and modelers alike.

The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka is the most famous dive-bomber and tank-busting aircraft of WWII. Heavily illustrated with war-time photos and color profiles, this book is the most detailed reference work available on Nazis Germany's fearsome Stuka ground support aircraft.

Development and operational history of the Junkers Ju 88, including its variants the Ju 188 and Ju 288, along with the wide array of armament and equipment it used.

The German Krupp K5(E) 280mm heavy railway gun was one of the most effective artillery weapons developed during WWII. Boasting a 40-mile range, these massive guns were deployed on the Russian Front, in Italy, and as part of Hitler's Channel Coast defences.

The Kaiser Fleetwings XBTK-1 was initially designed to meet a 1943 Navy requirement for a "single-seat carrier based high performance dive bomber."

A sensitively written true story by an RAF Bomber Command wartime R/T operator who talked down the crews on their return from operations, met them off duty, and often mourned their loss within days.

This is a welcome reissue of a book which has been described as one of the best accounts about life in Bomber Command during World War II. Lancaster Target is the classic story of one crew's fight to survive a full tour of operations in the night skies of wartime Europe.

The Lockheed Ventura PV-1 AND PV-2 Harpoon was a bomber and patrol aircraft of World War II, used by United States and British Commonwealth forces in several guises.

In this autobiography, author Walter Schuck tells his story simply, conveying his impressions of life, the rationale of the Lufwaffe and the everyday life of a military man in those times, including the difficulties and hardships of the war in the Arctic Seas.

A compilation of all known Luftwaffe unit badges and emblems in full colour, covering all types of aircraft and function, ranging from famous fighter and bomber units, through to little-known maritime squadrons, humble training or communication flights.

Luftwaffe Fighter-Bombers over Britain analyses the campaign from March 1942-June 1943 using contemporary records and first-hand accounts from both the German and British sides.

Using first hand accounts from Luftwaffe pilots, best-selling author Chris Goss explains how those same German aircrew felt just months later when they flew against a tenacious enemy with nothing to lose.

Germany's incredible fighter projects are revealed in-depth for the first time, showing the technical dominance that their designers could have achieved. Comparisons with later Allied and Soviet types show the legacy handed on - right up to today's stealth aircraft.

Buick's lightly armored M18 Hellcat could top 55 mph, making it the fastest armored fighting vehicle deployed in WWII. US crews used the Hellcat's speed and high-velocity 76mm cannon to engage and destroy opposing German tanks. This volume details the Hellcat's engine, drivetrain, crew compartments, and weapon systems.

The US-built M24 Chaffee tank was developed to counter better armed WWII German tanks. Designed around a 75mm main gun, the Chaffee tank packed a heavier punch, a lower profile, and a smoother ride than any of its WWII competitors. Chaffee tanks served well into the 1970s.

The 40-ton Tank Transporter Truck Trailer M25, dubbed the "Dragon Wagon", was the largest wheeled vehicle fielded by the US Army during WWII. These veteran trailers saw service during the Vietnam War and into the 1970s. This volume examines both the armored and soft-skin versions of these massive vehicles.

The 40-ton Tank Transporter Truck Trailer M25, dubbed the "Dragon Wagon", was the largest wheeled vehicle fielded by the US Army during WWII. These veteran trailers saw service during the Vietnam War and into the 1970s. This volume examines both the armored and soft-skin versions of these massive vehicles.

The US Army's M3 Gun Motor Carriage was engineered to be a self-propelled anti-tank gun, melding the venerable 75mm cannon with a halftrack chassis. These unique WWII self-propelled guns served both in the European and Pacific theaters.

The US Army's M3 Gun Motor Carriage was engineered to be a self-propelled anti-tank gun, melding the venerable 75mm cannon with a halftrack chassis. These unique WWII self-propelled guns served both in the European and Pacific theaters.

Produced by the White Motor Company, the four-wheel-drive M3A1 Scout Car served the US military as an armored scout, command car, ambulance, and gun tractor. Widely exported during WWII, the M3A1 was used by the Soviet Army, as well as by Free French, Belgian, Czech, and Polish forces.

The US Army's M5 Stuart Light Tank was a much-upgraded version of the original M3 Stuart. With a speed of 45 mph, upgraded armor and firepower, the new M5A1 proved to be a powerful support weapon for infantry and recon units. During WWII, M5s were also supplied to British, Soviet, and French forces.

The US M7 self-propelled 105mm howitzer was developed from the M3 medium tank chassis. Nicknamed the "Priest" because of its pulpit-like machine gun mount, the vehicle provided Allied WWII armored units with organic, highly mobile artillery support.

The American M8/M20 Greyhound armored cars were the most prolific combat recon vehicles used by Allied forces during WWII. Originally built by the Ford Motor Company, Greyhounds continued to serve in various military forces throughout the Cold War and into the 21st Century.

On these pages we will explore the characteristics and uses of the M911 and the M1070. Both massive trucks--as you would expect for vehicles tasked with winching and hauling tanks and other armored vehicles and heavy equipment at highway speeds.

Originally nicknamed the Widow Maker and The Flying Prostitute (no visible means of support

The four-engine Martin Mars flying boat was built and used throughout the Pacific as the Navy's heavy hauler into the mid-1950s when they were purchased and converted into fire bombers in Canada and used to this day.

The distinctive, gull-winged Martin PBM Mariner flying boat was designed to replace the Consolidated PBY Catalina as the US Navy's first true open-ocean, extremely long range sub hunter and patrol bomber. PBM Mariners saw extensive service both in WWII and Korea.

Lavishly illustrated with wartime photos as well as modern museum shots, this volume recounts in detail the development of the many versions of the versatile Messerschmitt Bf 109G 'Gustav'.

Lavishly illustrated with wartime photos as well as modern museum shots, this volume recounts in detail the development of the many versions of the versatile Messerschmitt Bf 109G 'Gustav'.