Tank Spotter’s Guide

Author: The Tank Museum
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849089477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.

Plane Spotter’s Guide

Author: Tony Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780967020
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
A compact guide to 70 of the most iconic aircraft to have shaped warfare over the last 100 years. Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, Plane Spotter's Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide

Author: Tony Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472848500
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.

Ship Spotter’s Guide

Author: Angus Konstam
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472808711
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
A compact guide to 40 of the most iconic ships that have shaped warfare from the Ancient world to today. Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. From the Viking longship, pirate ships and super dreadnoughts to today's nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, naval warfare has proved to be an essential component of military forces across the world. The Ship Spotter's Guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

Tank Spotter’s Guide

Author: The Tank Museum
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1780962207
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Jurassic Farts

Author: P.U. Rippley
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452151466
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

Book Description
In prehistoric times, majestic dinosaurs walked the earth. Though long extinct, one important question remains—did dinosaurs fart? You bet! From booming Brachiosaurus to the terrible tooting T. Rex, this amusing audiobook not only includes stats on the funniest dinosaur farts but also the sound effects that go with them. Just tap each fart and let 'er rip!

Tank Spotter's Guide

Author: Marcus Cowper
Publisher: Metro Books
ISBN: 9781435139671
Category : Tanks (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks went on to revolutionize warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II, to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of the modern battlefield. This pocket guide makes accessible to 'rivetheads' everywhere essential information to identify 40 of history's most fearsome tanks, including Germany's Tiger, Russia's T-34, America's Sherman and Panther, and France's FT-17. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.

Loco Spotter’s Guide

Author: Stuart Black
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472820509
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
A pocket guide to 60 of the most iconic British locomotives of the last two centuries, which will have wide appeal as a handy yet detailed reference book on British locomotives. Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation's affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain. But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class? The Loco Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.

World War II Tank Spotter's Guide

Author:
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472866770
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks. From the rapid blitzkrieg assaults to the great battles in North Africa and desperate clashes on the Eastern Front, tanks played a vital role in World War II, becoming one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. But how well do you know the most famous and infamous tanks of the period, and how their speed, armour and armament compare? Which Soviet tank proved impervious to German firepower? Which stopgap design turned out to the one of the best-armed tanks of its day? The World War II Tank Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on 40 legendary tanks, such as the Panther, Sherman, and T-34. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to compare their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis tanks of World War II.

American Car Spotter's Bible 1940-1980

Author: Tad Burness
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780896891791
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 792

Book Description
The Ultimate Guide to Spotting Your Favorite Autos &break;&break;American Car Spotter's Bible 1940 - 1980 is the one tool you need to positively identify older vehicles by their appearances or special features. &break;&break;This comprehensive collection of more than 8,000 color illustrations straight from manufacturers' original sales catalogs and advertisements, compiles by auto historian Tad Burness, is perfect for identifying cars from 1940 - 1980, searching for missing parts while completing restoration projects and for sheer reading enjoyment. &break;&break;Many views of each model &break;&break;Official color charts assist with color matching &break;&break;Technical specifications including horsepower, distinguishing features and factory price &break;&break;American Car Spotter's Bible 1940 - 1980 gives you the information you need to make a positive identification every time - quickly and easily, so grab the wheel and take it for a spin.