The Illustrated Directory of Tanks of the World


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Spectacularly illustrated details of the most important tanks ever built, featuring light, medium, and main battle tanks from WWI to the present day. More than 120 tanks described in detail. Over 340 illustrations, including 168 color artworks.




The Illustrated Directory of Tanks of the World


Book Description

Detailed technical specs, development details and informed comment on the performance of more than 150 tanks fill this unique reference. Arranged chronologically covering the world's major armies, clearly displays the decade-by-decade evolution of light, medium, and heavy main battle tanks. Superbly crafted and accurate color artworks, together with dramatic photos, feature the tanks in action.







The World Encyclopedia of Tanks


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A definitive encyclopedia of the most importnat tanks in history: over 230 tanks are shown in more than 750 color and black and white photographs.




Tanks


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Presents illustrations, historical notes, facts, and specifications for tanks, ranging from the very first combat tanks of World War I, to some of the most modern designs in use today.




Illustrated Directory of Modern American Weapons


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The United States Military has to be prepared for conflicts of every kind, from full-scale international war to battling terrorist enemies on the home front. This fact-filled directory describes and illustrates hundreds of weapons used by the U.S. armed forces, from small arms to battle tanks, artillery pieces, fighters and bombers, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers, submarines, and strategic missiles. Each weapon is accompanied by action photography, detailed specifications, and expert commentary describing its development, service, and combat histories.




The World Encyclopedia of Tanks & Armoured Fighting Vehicles


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This book is an authoritative history and directory of tanks and their immediate derivatives, such as ARVs (armoured recovery vehicles), tank destroyers, command versions, bridgelayers, mine-clearers and other Funnies, and AFVs such as armoured cars, armoured personnel carriers and self-propelled artillery, covering a vast range of wheeled, tracked and semi-tracked vehicles. From the world's first tank, Little Willie , to the contemporary M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, the book examines a vast range of tanks and AFVs. This unique volume, with over 1200 wartime and museum photographs, brings together the most significant tanks and AFVs in military history.




The Illustrated Book of Guns


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Profiles more than one thousand gun models, including antiques, military weapons, and others, providing color photos, technical specifications, and details on their origins, performance, and use.




An Illustrated History of the Weapons of World War Two


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A comprehensive directory of the military weapons used in World War Two, from field artillery and tanks to torpedo boats and night fighters, with more than 180 photographs.




The World Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles


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Over 400 vehicles and 1200 wartime and modern photographs. Features A-Z catalogs for tank destroyers, command versions, specialized tanks, armored cars, armored personnel carriers and self propelled artillery.