American Guided Missiles of World War II, Zaloga Steven J.

Автор: Zaloga Steven J.
Название: Panther vs Sherman
ISBN: 184603292X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781846032929
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Описание: In this book Steven J Zaloga offers a fascinating comparison of the combat performance of the two most important tanks involved in the crucial fighting of 1944, the Sherman and the Panther. Examining the design and development of both tanks, Zaloga notes the obvious superiority that the Panther had over the Sherman and how the highly engineered German tank was eventually beaten back, not necessarily by the improvements made to the Sherman, but rather by the superior numbers of tanks that the Allies were able to put into the field. Putting the reader into the heart of this battle between quality and quantity Zaloga examines the tactical intricacies of the battles between these two rivals.

Using a compelling account of the ferocious fighting in the Ardennes region to explain the successes and failures of each tank he also highlights the fact that a tank can only be as good as its crew, weighing up the impact of low morale, high cost and mediocre crew training on the Panthers superiority. Packed with full-colour battlescenes, technical drawings, photographs, digital gunsight views, extracts from crew training manuals and real combat reports, this book brings to life the titanic battles between the Sherman and the Panther.

Автор: Zaloga Steven J
Название: Panzer IV vs Sherman
ISBN: 147280760X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472807601
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Описание: As the Allies attempted to break out of Normandy, it quickly became apparent that there would be no easy victory over the Germans, and that every scrap of territory on the way to Berlin would have to be earned through hard fighting. This book deals with the battles between the German Panzer IV and US Sherman of World War II.

Автор: Zaloga Steven J
Название: Railway Guns of World War II
ISBN: 1472810686 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472810687
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Цена: 1929.00 р.
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Описание: World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special focus on the German railway artillery used in France, Italy and on the Eastern Front, and analyzes why railway guns largely disappeared from use following the end of the war.

Автор: Zaloga Steven J
Название: Bazooka vs Panzer
ISBN: 1472812492 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472812490
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World War II saw tanks assume a dominant role in warfare, capable of tearing through the enemy lines if left unchecked. To combat the threat posed by these armored behemoths, the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in combat during 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944 it was a mainstay of the US infantry's anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades, and other longer-established measures.

Focusing on the savage close-quarters fighting between Germany's armored divisions and the US infantry during the Battle of the Bulge, Steven Zaloga's absorbing study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and explosive battle reports, this volume casts a new light on the evolving nature of infantry-versus-tank combat in the closing months of World War II.

Автор: J Zaloga Steven
Название: Pershing vs Tiger
ISBN: 1472817168 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472817167
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During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armor and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or "King Tiger." While the Tiger I had been in the front lines since 1942, the US Pershing first entered combat in late February 1945, and only 20 Pershings would see action before war's end.

This book examines the dramatic Tiger/Pershing duel at Elsdorf in Germany, and also assesses the clashes between the Tigers and the sole M26A1E2 "Super Pershing" deployed to Europe. Featuring full-color artwork, carefully chosen photographs, and specially commissioned maps, this is the story of the first US heavy tanks in combat with the fearsome Tiger I during the last months of World War II in Europe.

Автор: Zaloga Steven
Название: Staghound Armored Car 1942–62
ISBN: 1846033926 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781846033926
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Цена: 1929.00 р.
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Описание: Most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of decentralization and its outcomes. The authors examine diverse forces shaping the forest sector, and discuss related outcomes on livelihoods, forest condition and equity.

Автор: Steven J. Zaloga
Название: V-2 Ballistic Missile 1942–52
ISBN: 1841765414 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781841765419
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Цена: 1929.00 р.
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Описание: The V-2 ballistic missile was the most famous missile of World War II, and it pioneered the technology required for space travel. This is an examination of the combat record of the V-2 in the war, with a special focus on how a German missile battalion actually prepared and fired its missiles.

Автор: Steven J. Zaloga
Название: US Army Tank Crewman 1941–45
ISBN: 1841765546 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781841765549
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Цена: 2226.00 р.
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Описание: Tank operations require a well-trained and focused crew. This book identifies the roles played in the tank, such as commander, gunner, driver, loader and assistant driver, as well as the variety of specialised clothing and personal weaponry used by the soldiers.

Автор: Steven J. Zaloga
Название: M10 and M36 Tank Destroyers 1942–53
ISBN: 1841764698 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781841764696
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Цена: 1929.00 р.
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Описание: This volume explores the M10 and M36 tank destroyers used between 1942 and 1952 by the Allied forces. They played a key role in the battles for Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the crossing of the Rhine and the final defeat of Germany, and continued to serve in Korea, Indochina and the Balkans.

Автор: Zaloga, Steven J.
Название: German Panzers 1914–18
ISBN: 1841769452 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781841769455
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Цена: 1929.00 р.
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Panzer warfare is synonymous with the Wehrmacht of World War II. This book examines the story of the Panzer's more mysterious ancestors, the little-known panzers of the Great War. Germany was very slow to develop armored vehicles compared to Britain and France. Early attempts such as the Marienwagen of 1915 were technical failures, discouraging further design efforts until the utility of the tank was proven by the British and French in 1916-17. Efforts to catch-up proved difficult, and only a couple dozen German A7V tanks were completed in time to take part in the final campaigns of 1918. As a result, the majority of German panzer units actually used captured British tanks, the Beutepanzer. This book will trace the development of German panzers of the Great War, including the A7V and its intended but unfinished stablemates. Also included will be an overview of the use of panzers by the German Army in World War I including both A7V and Beutepanzer units.

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Автор: Zaloga Steven J.
Название: US Infantryman vs German Infantryman
ISBN: 1472801377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472801371
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Описание: Featuring artwork, and archive photographs, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance, and subsequent reputations of six representative US and German infantry battalions pitched into three pivotal actions that determined the course of the campaign for mastery in Western Europe at the height of World War II.

Автор: J. Zaloga Steven
Название: Panzergrenadier vs US Armored Infantryman
ISBN: 1472817079 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472817075
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During World War II, the two preeminent mechanized infantry forces of the conflict, the German Panzergrenadier arm and the U.S. Army's armored infantrymen clashed in France and Belgium after the Normandy landings. These engagements went on to profoundly influence the use of mechanized infantry in the postwar world. Drawing upon a variety of sources, this book focuses on three key encounters between July and December of 1944 including during Operation Cobra and the Battle of the Bulge, and examines the origins, equipment, doctrine, and combat record of both forces.

With specially commissioned full-color artwork and maps, this study casts light on the evolving nature of mechanized warfare at the height of World War II