An easy-to-read illustrated compendium of the military hardware – in the air, on the seas, and on the ground – used in the engagements around the globe between 1939 and 1945. Each weapons system is illustrated by a detailed profile artwork, together with a photograph showing it in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon’s service history, the numbers built, and its variants. In addition, each weapons system has a specifications table that lists performance, dimensions, armament, and crew details.