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Weapons of WWII
Weapons of WWII
Author: Alexander Lüdeke
Condition: Like New
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Weapons of WWII is a compact, richly illustrated paperback that surveys the development, deployment and technical evolution of the armaments used by both Axis and Allied powers during World War II. Arranged by category—infantry weapons, unarmored and armored vehicles, artillery, special weapons, aircraft and ships—the text emphasizes how innovations shaped battlefield tactics and outcomes, tracing developments from early-war designs to late-war behemoths (for example, the growth of tank size and the emergence of infantry weapons like the German MG42) and providing a comparative, global view of national armaments essential for understanding the war’s technological dimension.
Presented as an illustrated technical reference (publisher calls it a “beautiful reference guide”), the volume contains over 500 photographs and technical drawings, clear category-based profiles with relevant specifications, and an index for quick reference; it runs approximately 320–326 pages in a compact paperback format. Bibliographic details: Weapons of WWII by Alexander Lüdeke, Parragon Books Ltd. (New York), 2016; ISBN 9781474832076. Ideal for military history enthusiasts, modelers, collectors and researchers seeking a visually driven, equipment-focused survey of WWII weaponry.
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Bibliographic
Weapons of WWII (Parragon Books, 2016)
Author: Alexander Lüdeke
ISBN: 9781474832076
Language: English
Length: approx. 320–326 pages
Publisher: Parragon Books Ltd., New York
Type of Book
Technical reference
Illustrated reference guide
Equipment and supplies catalog
Weapons systems history (20th century)
Scope and Focus
World War II weapons and vehicles of all belligerent countries
Global coverage of World War II (no single theatre restricted)
Comparative overview of national armaments
Emphasis on technical characteristics and types rather than campaigns
Structure / Sections (as stated)
Infantry weapons
Unarmored vehicles
Armored vehicles
Artillery
Special weapons
Aircraft
Ships
Includes index
Main Subjects / Classification
World War, 1939–1945 — Equipment and supplies
Weapons systems — History — 20th century
Weapons systems
Military technology, Second World War
Theaters of War (implicit, via equipment coverage)
Global World War II theatres (weapons and vehicles of all countries used across multiple fronts)
Nations / Sides Involved
Axis and Allied nations (weapons and vehicles of “all the countries that fought in World War II”)
Weapons and Vehicles (categories)
Small arms and infantry weapons (e.g., rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, infantry-support weapons)
Unarmored military vehicles (e.g., soft‑skinned transport, trucks, staff cars; category-level only)
Armored fighting vehicles (e.g., tanks, self‑propelled guns, armored cars; category-level only)
Artillery (e.g., field guns, howitzers, anti‑aircraft and anti‑tank guns; category-level only)
Special weapons (special-purpose or unconventional WWII weapons; category-level only)
Military aircraft (e.g., fighters, bombers, reconnaissance planes; category-level only)
Warships (e.g., surface combatants and naval vessels; category-level only)
Visual Content
Extensively illustrated reference (publisher describes it as a “beautiful reference guide”)
Photographic content (weapons, vehicles, aircraft, ships)
Diagrams or technical-style illustrations likely accompanying entries (within an illustrated reference format)
Use and Audience
Military history enthusiasts
WWII weapons collectors and researchers
Modelers and reenactors seeking visual and typological reference
General reference for World War II equipment
Descriptive Keywords and Tags (verifiable/grounded)
World War II weapons reference
WWII equipment and supplies
WWII weapons systems survey
Global WWII armaments
Infantry weapons of World War II
Armored vehicles of World War II
Artillery of World War II
Special weapons of World War II
Aircraft of World War II
Ships of World War II
Illustrated military reference book
20th‑century weapons systems history
Axis and Allied military hardware
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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