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Siege Weapons of the Far East (1)

Author : Stephen Turnbull

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 115 pages

File Size : 50,48 MB

Release : 2012-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782002251

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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 wealthy walled towns of China, the mountain fortresses of Korea and the military outposts of Japan each presented different challenges to besieging forces, and this book reveals the diversity of tactics that were developed to meet these challenges. Most of the Far Eastern weaponry of this period originated in China, but was adapted to fit the demands of siegecraft across the region and the individual strengths and weaknesses of each piece of machinery are studied here.



Siege Weapons of the Far East (2)

Author : Stephen Turnbull

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 36,16 MB

Release : 2012-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782002529

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From the 11th century AD, East Asian armies made increasing use of exploding missiles and siege cannon to reduce the fortifications of their enemies. Some of these weapons were very similar to those used in Europe for example, the heavy siege cannon used in the siege of P'yongyang during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. Others, like the Korean hwach'a carts mounting over a hundred rockets that were used to bombard the Japanese at Haengiu in 1593, were very different from their European contemporaries. This book details the design and use of the wide range of weaponry available during this period.



Fighting Ships of the Far East (1)

Author : Stephen Turnbull

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 32,42 MB

Release : 2012-06-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1782000461

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Fighting Ships of the Far East (1) adds enormously to the hitherto small corpus of knowledge about a fascinating and little known subject. Using detailed descriptions, accurate cutaway plates and reliable historical examples, this book covers the history of Chinese ship design and naval warfare from the beginning of the Han dynasty to the first few years of the Ming dynasty. The epic battle of Lake Poyang in in 1363, won by the man who was to become the first Ming Emperor, is also detailed.



BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 48,69 MB

Release : 2013-06-20

Category : History

ISBN : 184603745X

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The Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the latter half of the 20th century. Built in response to the threat of nuclear warfare, it was the world's first IFV, providing the infantry squad with unprecedented firepower, mobility and protection. With over 55,000 manufactured since 1966, the BMP is also numerically one of the most important armoured vehicles ever built. This richly illustrated book examines the development and design of the BMP, detailing its armaments, performance in combat and variants.



T-72 Main Battle Tank 1974–93

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 20,21 MB

Release : 2013-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472805372

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The Russian T-72 Ural tank is the most widely-deployed main battle tank of the current generation. Used by the armies of the former Warsaw pact and Soviet Union, it has also been exported in large numbers to many of the states in the Middle East. This book reveals the previously secret history behind the tank. Steven J Zaloga examines the conditions under which the T-72 was designed and produced. Technical aspects of the weapon are also discussed, including its EDZ reactive armour which, when it first appeared in December 1984, gave NATO a nasty shock.



A Global History of Warfare and Technology

Author : Kaushik Roy

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 32,64 MB

Release : 2022-08-05

Category : History

ISBN : 9811934789

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Book Description

This book addresses the global history of technology, warfare and state formation from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Using a combination of top-down and bottom-up methodologies, it examines both interstate and intrastate conflicts with a focus on Eurasian technology and warfare. It shows how human agency and structural factors have intertwined, creating a complex web of technology and warfare. It also explores the interplay between technological and non-technological factors to chart the evolution of warfare from its origins to the present day, arguing that the interactions between civilian and military sectors have shaped the use of technology in warfare. Given its scope and depth, it is a valuable resource for researchers in fields such as world history, history of science and technology, history of warfare and imperialism and international relations.



M7 Priest 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 45,3 MB

Release : 2013-07-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1780960247

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Based upon the ubiquitous Grant/Sherman tank, the M7 Priest is the iconic Allied self-propelled howitzer. It was the most widely manufactured vehicle of its type in World War ll and was utilized by the US, British, Canadian and Free French forces. Its combat debut was with Montgomery's Eight Army at El Alamein and it fought subsequently in every major campaign through Sicily, Italy, Normandy and the final battles in Germany. In addition to covering all variants of the Priest, this book also looks at the major derivatives, including the British/Canadian Sexton and the US M12 155mm GMC.



T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 27,78 MB

Release : 2013-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472805380

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The T-34-85 tank is one of those rare weapons that have remained in service for more than half a century. First introduced in 1944, it has seen combat in nearly every corner of the globe. Steven Zaloga and Jim Kinnear look at this long-serving tank at length. Although long obsolete in Europe, it has proven a reliable and potent weapon in many Third World conflicts, and is still in service with more than a dozen armies around the world.



T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45

Author : Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 31,21 MB

Release : 2013-08-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1472805364

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The T-34 was the most influential tank design of World War 2. When first introduced into combat in the summer of 1941, it represented a revolutionary leap forward in tank design. Its firepower, armour protection and mobility were superior to that of any other medium tank of the period. This superiority did not last long. While the T-34 underwent a series of incremental improvements during 1943, it was being surpassed by new German tank designs, most notably the Panther. This title traces the life of the original T-34 through all its difficulties to eventual success.



M103 Heavy Tank 1950–74

Author : Kenneth W Estes

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 32,74 MB

Release : 2013-03-20

Category : History

ISBN : 1849089825

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The T43 design represented the pinnacle of U.S. Army tank engineering of the late 1940s. The heavy tank proved fairly popular with its crews, who above all respected the powerful armament it carried. The outbreak of war in Korea brought a rush order in December 1950 which led to a complete production run of 300 vehicles. After 1951, the Marine Corps alone retained confidence in the heavy tank program, investing its scarce funds in the improvements necessary to bring about its fielding after a hurried production run in midst of the 'tank crisis' of the year 1950-51. The eventual retirement of the M103 in 1972, over 20 years after manufacture and after 14 years of operational service, demonstrated the soundness of its engineering. It may have been the unwanted 'ugly duckling' of the Army, which refrained from naming the M103 alone of all its postwar tanks. For the Marine Corps, it served the purpose defined for it in 1949 until the automotive and weapons technology of the United States could produce viable alternatives.