German Destroyers 1939-45 Williamson Osprey New Vanguard WWII Naval History
Explore various destroyer classes, including the Diether von Roeder, Leberecht Maass, and Z-class vessels, through comprehensive text and stunning visual material.
German Destroyers 1939-45 Williamson Osprey New Vanguard WWII Naval History
Explore various destroyer classes, including the Diether von Roeder, Leberecht Maass, and Z-class vessels, through comprehensive text and stunning visual material.
Angus Konstam Tudor Warships (1) (Paperback) New Vanguard
“Angus Konstam Tudor Warships (1) is a trade paperback book published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2008. Part of the New Vanguard Series, this book titled “Tudor Warships (1): Henry VIII’s Navy” explores the history and military naval aspects of the Tudor and Elizabethan era in Great Britain. Illustrated by Tony Bryan, the book provides insights into the naval forces of Henry VIII and their significance during that time period. With 48 pages, this book is a valuable addition for those interested in European history and military naval topics.”
Ryan K. Noppen The Royal Netherlands Navy of World War II (Paperback)
Author: Ryan K. Noppen. Beginning in December 1941, the Dutch Navy played a very active role in the defence of the East Indies against the Japanese during World War II. The Battle of the Java Sea at the end of February 1942 crushed Dutch naval power in the East Indies, sinking the cruisersJava andDe Ruyter and killing Admiral Karel Doorman.
Steven J. Zaloga US Heavy Tanks of World War II (Paperback) New Vanguard
Author: Steven J. Zaloga. In this book, world-renowned armour expert Steven J. Zaloga examines the US Army’s efforts to field a heavy tank in World War II. The first design was the M6, which never saw combat use despite being type classified.
Osprey New Vanguard 319: British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939-45
British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939–45 Angus Konstam (Author), Adam Tooby (Illustrator) A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain’s lifeline to the United States. As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built. These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using archive photos, detailed colour profiles, a Hunt-class cutaway, and battlescenes of the ships at war, he explores the key role played by these small but deadly escorts. PublishedJun 20 2023FormatPaperbackEdition1stPages48ISBN9781472858115ImprintOsprey PublishingIllustrationsIllustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrationsSeriesNew VanguardShort codeNVG 319
Osprey New Vanguard 319: British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939-45
British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939–45 Angus Konstam (Author), Adam Tooby (Illustrator) A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain’s lifeline to the United States. As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built. These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using archive photos, detailed colour profiles, a Hunt-class cutaway, and battlescenes of the ships at war, he explores the key role played by these small but deadly escorts. PublishedJun 20 2023FormatPaperbackEdition1stPages48ISBN9781472858115ImprintOsprey PublishingIllustrationsIllustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrationsSeriesNew VanguardShort codeNVG 319
Osprey New Vanguard 319: British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939-45
British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939–45 Angus Konstam (Author), Adam Tooby (Illustrator) A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain’s lifeline to the United States. As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built. These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using archive photos, detailed colour profiles, a Hunt-class cutaway, and battlescenes of the ships at war, he explores the key role played by these small but deadly escorts. PublishedJun 20 2023FormatPaperbackEdition1stPages48ISBN9781472858115ImprintOsprey PublishingIllustrationsIllustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrationsSeriesNew VanguardShort codeNVG 319
Mark Galeotti Tanks in Ukraine 2022 (Paperback) New Vanguard
World-renowned Russia specialist Mark Galeotti draws on rare Russian and Ukrainian sources to present a definitive account of the Russian and Ukrainian tanks that fought that year, before the first Western tanks arrived.
Sturmgeschütz III & IV 1942-45 (osprey 2001)
“Sturmgeschütz III & IV 1942-45” by Tom Jentz and Hilary Doyle is a trade paperback book published by Osprey in 2001. It is part of the New Vanguard Series. The book explores the history and development of the Sturmgeschütz III and IV during World War II, with detailed illustrations by Peter Sarson. With a focus on military history, this nonfiction book is a valuable addition to anyone interested in the technology and tactics of the 1940s era.