Michael E. Haskew
World War II saw a conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. The Compared & Contrasted: World War II Weapons Series allows the reader to view the key weapons side by... Read moreRead less
World War II saw a conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. The Compared & Contrasted: World War II Weapons Series allows the reader to view the key weapons side by side across the five volumes: Artillery and Rockets, Small Arms, Tanks, Warplanes, and Warships.
Presented in an easy to understand format, the books are packed with specially created charts, graphs, and artworks, which are accompanied by an accessible explanation of the characteristics of each weapon type. Each spread features a key category of weapon with a diagram or chart allowing the reader to compare strengths such as speeds, armour penetration, and diving depth at a glance.
Packed with specially-created charts, graphs, and artworks, Compared & Contrasted: World War II Weapons is a fantastic series for any child keen on military history and technology.
Format: 297 x 227mm hb
Extent: 224pp
Word count: 40,000
Illustrations: 100 photographs and artworks
ISBN: 978-1-908696-69-4
Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of The Sniper At War, The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II, Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII,...
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Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of The Sniper At War, The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II, Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII, and The Italian Campaign in World War II.
978-1-908696-69-4 hb