This heavily illustrated series focuses on the combat machines that left their mark in warfare, with these selections focusing on historic tanks, aircraft, and aircraft carriers. 112 or 128 pages, 125+ B&W and color photos, 9"x 9", hardcover.
1995
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Messerschmitt Bf 110: The Luftwaffe’s Fighter-Destroyer in World War II
M3 Medium Tank: The Lee and Grant tanks in World War II – Doyle. The M3 Lee was America’s
Mackay. Initially used to drive off defending fighters from bomber formations, the Bf 110 fared better when set to ground attacks, and it was most effective when switched to a night fighter against RAF Bomber Command operations.
first mass-produced combat tank. Its unusual configuration was a result of the rush to get the vehicle into production following Germany’s rapid advances in Europe. Later, as more advanced tanks became available, the M3s were adapted to fill other roles. #111252
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NEW! Sherman Tank, Vol. 4: The M4A3 Medium Tank in World War II and Korea
Doyle. Powered by a massive Ford V-8 engine, the M4A3 Sherman was the standard tank of the U.S. Army during the later stages of WWII, as well as the Korean War. The M4A3 was used by both Army and the Marines during the Korean War, and was supplied in large numbers to Allied nations during the post-WWII rebuilding process. #111253
Vol. 1 – Examines the M4A1. #106383 Vol. 2 – Examines the M4 (105). #107760 Vol. 3 – Examines the M4A2 variant. #110909
USS New York (BB-34): From World War I to the Atomic Age – Doyle. Constructed in
1911 and launched in 1914, the USS New York (BB-34), named after the state, was designed as the first ship to carry the 45-caliber gun. Serving in the U.S. Navy until just after WWII, hundreds of photographs trace the history of this warship from its launching in 1914, through two world wars, to atomic bomb testing. #107762
USS Wisconsin (BB-64): From World War II to the Persian Gulf to Museum Ship
Doyle. The Wisconsin carried the highest hull number ever given to a commissioned U.S. battleship, and it was also the last of the four Iowa-Class battleships. Learn the vessel’s design and production, as well as its service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. #110786
F-111 Aardvark: General Dynamics’ Variable-Swept Wing Attack Aircraft
Gourley. The General Dynamics F-111 was one of aviation history’s most promising planes when it came out in the early 1960s. Many of the challenges faced by putting the F-111– with all of its new systems – into service are now accepted as a normal outfit in modern fighter aircraft.
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AD and A-1 Skyraider: Douglas’s “Spad” in Korea and Vietnam – Doyle. Designed late
in WWII, the Skyraider made its combat debut during the Korean War. In the following years, the rugged airframe and powerful engine meant that the type could be adapted into ever-expanding roles. In Vietnam, the Skyraider took on the role of attack aircraft and was also used as air cover for ground troops. #706848
B-58 Hustler: Corvair’s Cold War Mach 2 Bomber – Doyle. The Convair B-58 Hustler,
with its distinctive delta-wing shape, would become the world’s first supersonic bomber, and the first aircraft to fly to Mach 2. With development beginning in 1949, the B-58 would become part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the height of the Cold War.
USS Hornet (CV-8): From the Doolittle Raid and Midway to Santa Cruz
The USS Hornet (CV-8), the seventh ship to carry the name, was a Yorktown-Class aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy. This volume explores her construction, wartime activities (including the Battle of Midway), and ultimate sinking during the Battle of Santa Cruz in 1942.
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B-26 Marauder: Martin’s Medium Bomber in World War II − Doyle. Although receiving
less wartime publicity than America’s other medium bomber in Europe, the B-25, the B-26 Marauder delivered twice the tonnage of bombs and had a lower loss rate. This volume explores the history of this oft-overlooked but widely used aircraft. #704766
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B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 2: Boeing’s B-17E through B-17H in World War II – Doyle. This
title chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the late models of the Flying Fortress, from the first truly combat-capable model, the B-17E, to the lifesaving B-17H. As a special feature, detailed coverage of the famed “Memphis Belle” is included. #706851
Vol. 1: Boeing's Model 299 through B-17D #706235
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USS Nimitz (CVN-68): America’s Supercarrier 1975 to the Present
Santana. The oldest active ship in the U.S. Navy’s fleet, the USS Nimitz is a nuclearpowered supercarrier commissioned in 1975. Bursting with over 150 images, this comprehensive title details every element of the warship such as its sea trials, armament, command and control, aircraft launching and recovery, and its combat history – including the Gulf of Sidra Incident and Operation Desert Shield. #107763
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