The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II

Product Description

A lavishly illustrated compendium of military hardware covers everything that fought in the air, on the ground, and on the seas during World War II. There are more than 500 separate items of equipment used between 1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to massive aircraft carriers. More than 600 full-color artworks accompany entries that feature a detailed history of each weapon's design and development, along with a full specifications table that includes performance, dimensions, armament, and crew details. A must-have for military buffs.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #913272 in Books
* Published on: 2002-08-23
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 540 pages

Customer Reviews

Best for its Scope and Breadth4
I've been reading such books almost 40 years now. It is the best 'comprehensive' encyclopedia of all weaponry, ground, air and sea, that I've ever seen.
It isn't the best naval encyclopedia, it isn't the best airforce encyclopedia, it isn't the best army encyclopedia; those you can buy individually in at least 3 different encyclopedias.
However, it is, without a doubt, the best encyclopedia attempting to cover all the above in a single book.
I just wish it listed all the contributing authors/sources & maybe more mention at how difficult it is to get accurate information on the Soviets & how we're still missing the vast majority of Japanese information destroyed or withheld to this day. Otherwise, the best single book on ww2 weaponry that I've seen published.

Great book!5
This is an outstanding reference for any WW2 fan. I would definately suggest it to anyone.

question for earlier reviewer1
You, with your 20+ years experience: good review from a professional or semi-pro, but your review was very frustrating because it states that there are better books out there but doesn't say what they are. If this is only a C+, what's the A+ book that you're judging it by? I'd rather have that one.