Metro books, 2015. — 320 p. From the moment World War II began--with the German invasion of Poland--to its end in 1945 with the American bombings of Hiroshima/Nagasaki, it was clear that aircraft would play a crucial tactical role. Afterwards, air power became the absolute arbiter of the new world order that emerged from that cataclysmic confrontation. Here are 300 of the top...
New Burlington Books, 1977. — 255 p. — ISBN-10 0890091803, ISBN-13 978-0004116044. Данная книга Яна Хогга и Энтони Норса является вполне классическим трудом посвященным стрелковому оружию его истории развития и оружейным производителям.
Blandford Press; Illustrated edition, 1971. — 194 p. — ISBN-10 0713700815, ISBN-13 978-0713700817 — (Railways of the world in colour). Освальд Нок автор многих книг о истории локомотивов мира, железных дорог и справочников и энциклопедий на эту тему. Данная книга посвящена расцвету железных дорог и железнодорожного транспорта. Книга состоит из небольшого вступления и красочных...
Littlehampton Book Services Lt., 1973. — 160 p. — ISBN-10 0713706120, ISBN-13 978-0713706123 — (Railways of the world in colour). Освальд Нок автор многих книг о истории локомотивов мира, железных дорог и справочников и энциклопедий на эту тему. Данная книга посвящена ранним локомотивам середины и конца 19 века. Книга состоит из небольшого вступления и красочных иллюстраций...
Octopus Books; First Edition, 1979. — 400 p. — ISBN-10 0706409396, ISBN-13 978-0706409390 The development and spread of the world's railways in the last century produced the greatest revolution in transport ever seen. This book gives the history of trains and from the earliest beginnings to the present day and provides fascinating details on many aspects of the subject,...
Metro Books, 2013. — 328 p. — ISBN-10 143515004X, ISBN-13 978-1435150041 Discover the exciting history of train travel through lavish photography, as you encounter the Orient Expres, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad, the Glacier Express, and other stunning trains across the world. You'll also find out how the railway was born and how wars, technology, and tourism...
Blandford Press, 1964. — 192 p. — ISBN: 0713703504 Данная небольшая карманная энциклопедия посвящена классическим британским локомотивам 19 - начала 20 века. Их истории, становлению и развитию повествование для полного описания включает в себя множество красивых рисунков образцов и в некоем роде краткие справки как относительно технических характеристик образца так и исторических.
Octopus Publishing gr., 1972. — 96 p. This book is devoted to the origin and formation of railway transport. The history of the first locomotives is described. The book contains illustrations and brief references.
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Collector Grade, 1987. — 400 p. — ISBN 0947898867, 9780947898861 "Black Rifle: M16 Retrospective" — это всесторонний исторический отчёт о проектировании и разработке боевой винтовки M16, включая закулисную политику. В книге рассказывается о развитии винтовки с самого начала, подробно описываются калибры, аксессуары, прицелы, различные модели и многое другое. Издание 1987 года...
Collector Grade, 1987. — 400 p. — ISBN 0947898867, 9780947898861 "Black Rifle: M16 Retrospective" — это всесторонний исторический отчёт о проектировании и разработке боевой винтовки M16, включая закулисную политику. В книге рассказывается о развитии винтовки с самого начала, подробно описываются калибры, аксессуары, прицелы, различные модели и многое другое. Издание 1987 года...
Barnes & Noble, 1993. — 894 p. — ISBN 0880296011, 9780880296014 This book is the 12th edition of the revised and expanded global review of weapons of the world. This encyclopedia is an excellent source of information about weapons of various types and will be useful for those who are interested in studying the history of weapons and collecting them.
Barnes & Noble, 1993. — 894 p. — ISBN 0880296011, 9780880296014 This book is the 12th edition of the revised and expanded global review of weapons of the world. This encyclopedia is an excellent source of information about weapons of various types and will be useful for those who are interested in studying the history of weapons and collecting them.
Barnes & Noble, 1993. — 894 p. — ISBN 0880296011, 9780880296014 This book is the 12th edition of the revised and expanded global review of weapons of the world. This encyclopedia is an excellent source of information about weapons of various types and will be useful for those who are interested in studying the history of weapons and collecting them.
Southwater, 2010. — 512 p. — ISBN-10 1844769178, ISBN-13 978-1844769179 This authoritative volume is divided into two main sections covering fighters and bombers. Each traces the development of the aircraft from their first appearance, details their role in major conflicts, and analyses how technological improvements have affected their performance. Special feature topics...
Southwater, 2010. — 512 p. — ISBN-10 1844769178, ISBN-13 978-1844769179 This authoritative volume is divided into two main sections covering fighters and bombers. Each traces the development of the aircraft from their first appearance, details their role in major conflicts, and analyses how technological improvements have affected their performance. Special feature topics...
BradyGames, 2010. — 334 p. — ISBN 0744010306, 9780744010305 A Western epic, taking players on a great adventure across the American frontierSet at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. Features an open-world environment for you to explore, including frontier...
Arms Armour Pr., 1991. — 160 p. — ISBN-10 0854090738, ISBN-13 978-0854090730. Книга является историческим обзором истребителей США во второй мировой войне. Структура книги после вступления, книга делится на главы каждая глава посвящена конкретному образцу, в которой рассказывается история его создания и применения на полях военных сражений. Повествование сопровождается...
Crescent, 1988. — 208 p. — ISBN-10 051740477X, ISBN-13 978-0517404775 Contains 550 full-color scale drawings of more than forty different types of aircraft which have seen service in the air forces of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Includes historical, technical, and performance information.
Parragon Inc., 2012. — 320 p. — ISBN-10 1445411288, ISBN-13 978-1445411286 This beautiful reference guide provides a clear and comprehensive look at the weapons and vehicles of all the countries that fought in World War II. It offers an excellent overview of the diverse weaponry used by both the Axis Powers and the Allies. The weapons described here range from the pistol to the...
Chartwell Books; First Edition, 2013. — 224 p. — ISBN-10 0785830073, ISBN-13 978-0785830078 Following the invasion of the Soviet Union and the realization that the war could continue for years, Hitler put great resources into the development of new and technologically advanced weaponry, in the belief that the production of ‘wonder weapons’ was the key to winning the war....
Blandford Press, 1978. — 130 p. — ISBN 0713708476, 9780713708479 A simple pictorial and narrative guide to the weapons and equipment used by the Victorian soldier, this edition describes muskets, rifles, pistols and revolvers, bayonets, swords and lances, machine guns, artillery, mountain guns and rockets, and the military equipment used in battle.
Stackpole books, 1986. — 256 p. — ISBN-10 0811722473, ISBN-13 978-0811722476 Looks at the history of small arms production in Russia, describes the career of Kalashnikov, the leading Russian weapons designer, and explains why the AK47 is used around the world.
Chartwell books, 1977. — 224 p. Книга является устаревшим обзором на стрелковое оружие тех лет. По классике представленные образцы включают в себя пистолеты, ружья, винтовки автоматические а также пистолеты-пулемёты.
Parragon Books; First Edition, 2016. — 224 p. — ISBN-10 1474841554, ISBN-13 978-1474841559 From the seasoned infantryman of the 1700s to the hi-tech warrior of today, this book makes an intriguing journey through 300 years of military service. Authoritative text and stunning visual content explore every aspect of a soldier's life in both war and peace, charting how he has...
Parragon Books, 2014. — 256 p. — ISBN-10 1472357604, ISBN-13 978-1472357601 Explores the key armies and battles from ancient times to the present day. Using beautiful photographs and cutaway illustrations, Great Armies delves into the tactics put forward by the boldest military geniuses as well as the courage of soldiers who formed the most powerful armies in history. The...
Victoria & Albert Museum, 2009. — 112 p. — ISBN-10 1851775811, ISBN-13 978-1851775811 Of all the riches of the sixteenth-century European nobleman, none spoke more powerfully of his heroism, wealth, and taste than his armor, clothing, and weapons. Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s popular arms and armor collection―which includes the armor of such notables as Henry IV...
Barnes & Noble Books, 1997. — 280 p. — ISBN-10 0760707073, ISBN-13 978-0760707074 If you are interested in arms this book has not only the illustrations but knowledgeable text as well.
Arms & Armour P, 1976. — 128 p. — ISBN-10 0853684707, ISBN-13 978-0853684701. A dated but very useful reference for the collector. Organized by age of the bayonet and illustrated with black and white photos it is a small, handy guide to assist with identification.
Arms and Armour Press, 1975. — 199 p. — ISBN: 0853682194 The foundational work of one of the pillars of historical weapons studies, Henry Russell Robinson, dedicated to the weapons of Imperial Rome. The purpose of this book is to present in one volume a comprehensive study of Roman armor. This work by a well-known British weapons specialist, who was the curator of the Royal...
Blandford Pr., 1990. — 160 p. — ISBN-10 0713719656, ISBN-13 978-0713719659 Surveys the history of female military leadership in ancient and medieval warfare.
Arms & Armour, 1976. — 96 p. — ISBN-10 0853684006, ISBN-13 978-0853684008 Данная книга является обзором на стрелковое вооружение японской императорской армии. От классических винтовок и пистолетов до автоматического оружия и пистолетов-пулеметов.
Crown Publishers Inc., 1969. — 55 p This is a splendidly produced and lavishly illustrated volume. Never before have so many color and black-and-white photographs, to woodcuts, been presented in a work printed in English on Japanese arms and armor.
Octopus Books, 1964. — 96 p. — ISBN-10 0706400348, ISBN-13 978-0706400342 Traces the history of armor from the early Middle Ages to its decline to ceremonial wear in the 16th century.
Chartwell Books, 2011. — 448 p. — ISBN-10 0785828516, ISBN-13 978-0785828518 Which are the finest aircraft ever to have flown? The finest military aircraft, the finest airliners, the finest planes of today, and yesterday? This book answers these questions comprehensively, and with photographs and illustrations which help convey just what is so special about each aircraft. Over...
Chartwell Books, 2008. — 448 p. — ISBN-10 0785820108, ISBN-13 978-0785820109 Which are the finest aircraft ever to have flown? The finest military aircraft, the finest airliners, the finest planes of today, and yesterday? This book answers these questions comprehensively, and with photographs and illustrations which help convey just what is so special about each aircraft. Over...
Thunder Bay Pr; First Edition, 2003. — 256 p. — ISBN-10 157145991X, ISBN-13 978-1571459916 Military Jets: Design and Development is a compendium of every significant jet warplane from the first post-WWII jets like the Mig-17 and the F-86 Sabre, to modern aircraft like the B-2A "Stealth" bomber. Featuring over 130 color photographs, color artwork, and specifications for more...
Paragon, 2003. — 96 p. Spitfire, also called Supermarine Spitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British...
Airtime Pub, 2004. — 176 p. — ISBN-10 1880588811, ISBN-13 978-1880588819. Fielding one of the world's largest and most potent air forces, the US Navy operates a plethora of warplanes from the decks of its carriers - from state-of-the-art fighters, electronic jammers and surveillance platforms to training, tanking, rescue and on-board delivery assets. Warplanes of the Fleet...
Parragon, 2005. — 320 p. — ISBN-10 1405438436, ISBN-13 978-1405438438 A detailed look at over 70 of the most significant and successful fighter and attack airctrafts ever produced, from the Sopwith /camel to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. More than 600 photographs and artworks. An invaluable reference guide to the world's most spectacular combat aircrafts.
Parragon, 2011. — 319 p. — ISBN-10 1445424347, ISBN-13 978-1445424347 A beautiful and fascinating illustrated history of the fighter planes and the men who flew them, starting from the First World War through to Post War Fighters.
Book Sales, Inc., 1997. — 328 p. — ISBN-10 0785806695, ISBN-13 978-0785806691. Battle-action photographs of historic planes, from the Spitfire Mark 5B and the P-51 Mustang to the B-17 and the Avro Lancaster, are combined with cutaway illustrations that detail their structure and characteristics to provides a complete visual documentary.
Book Sales, 2001. — 112 p. — ISBN-10 0785813284, ISBN-13 978-0785813286. Profiles fifty-three World War II aircraft from eight countries, including the P-51 Mustang, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, and the Mitsubishi G3M "Neil", providing specifications, color illustrations from several angles, and brief descriptions of their features, use in the war, and production histories.
Thunder Bay Press, 2008. — 320 p. — ISBN 1592238254, 9781592238255 For centuries battles took place on the land and the sea; with the advent of flying machines, war found a new front -- the skies. First taking place in 1911, air warfare revolutionized the art and science of war forever. Air Warfare is a comprehensive history of airborne combat, from pre-WWI skirmishes to...
Barnes & Noble, 1999. — 320 p. — ISBN-10 0760712581, ISBN-13 978-0760712580. Provides a brief overview of 300 military jet aircraft each with a full-color artwork. Full dimensions, weights, armament and powerplant details are given along with development history and career. Attack and Interceptor Jets contains 300 of the most important and influential military jet aircraft that...
Amber Books, 2008. — 192 p. — ISBN-10 1905704860, ISBN-13 978-1905704866 A comprehensive guide to every major civil aircraft type currently in service, from Airbus to Tupolev. More than 600 color photographs and artworks. Features detailed information on the design, capabilities, and operators of each aircraft.
Illustrator : John Batchelor; Chartwell books, 1977. — 127 p. — ISBN 0702600202, 9780702600203 В книге Билла Ганстона прослеживается история становления вертолетов от испытательных образцов к полноценной составной части авиации государств мира. Также дается описание применение вертолетов в локальных и масштабных конфликтах Мира.