This comprehensive encyclopedia provides an illustrated and highly detailed account of the guns used by the Allied armies of the West in all theaters in World War II. In contrast to the diversity of German weaponry, Allied artillery development was a story of gradual improvement and solid technical advance. The book is divided into sections on field and medium artillery, heavy and superheavy artillery, antitank and antiaircraft guns, railway artillery, coastal guns, and recoilless artillery. For each weapon described there is a service history, together with the author's incisive comments on performance, and detailed technical data.
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Ian V. Hogg is a respected authority on all aspects of weaponry and the author of numerous books including German Handguns (1853674611), German Secret Weapons of the Second World War (1853673250) and The Greenhill Military Small Arms Data Book (1853673609).
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This review is from: British & American Artillery: WWII-Hardbound (Hardcover)
I first ran into Mr. Hogg's works over 25 years ago and was simply amazed by his in depth knowledge of the world's guns - both large and small. This work only confirms that thought. The description of the advantages and shortcomings are certainly eye-opening; See the section on the 25-pounder for a good bit of wise analysis from a man who must have pushed many a tube around the world.From the little 2-pounder and 37 mm AT guns to Little David, Bruce and Winnie and Pooh the reader takes a journey through the Allied weapons of WW-II. The pictures and descriptions are simply outstanding. Go get this book as soon as you can!
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This review is from: British & American Artillery: WWII-Hardbound (Hardcover)
Richly detailed summary of US and UK artillery pieces from WW2 with lots of details about shells, fuses, charges, and their markings, all written with Mr. Hogg's dry sense of humor.
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A Great Book on the Long Range Snipers,
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The British Crown was very lucky to have such a man in their Army. I can recommend all of his work as well worth the effort to read.
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