Christopher Chant Books

Traces the development of warfare tactics and hardware by describing and analyzing twenty-three battles that altered the course of history from the Battle of the Nile in 1798 to the Six Day War of 1967

Beretter om udviklingen og anvendelsen af det sovjetiske jagerfly, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, af NATO benævnt Fishbed.

Full-color illustrations bring airplane technology to life in this vibrant guide to the biggest, the smallest, the highest flying, the stealthiest, and the fastest civilian and military aircraft ever built.

The airplane was just a decade old when Europe entered the First World War, its military potential largely untested. Aerial warfare was in its infancy, with pilots learning through experience. The interwar years brought significant advancements in aircraft design and performance, as major powers invested heavily in their air forces. Germany, despite post-war restrictions, secretly trained the Luftwaffe in Russia. This era also marked the transition from biplanes to all-metal, stressed-skin monoplanes, producing iconic combat aircraft like the Spitfire and the Messerschmitt BF109. The author traces the evolution of global air forces from early Zeppelin attacks and heroic dogfights to the Blitzkrieg and strategic air power. He explores the growth and traditions of air forces in Germany, Britain, France, Russia, Japan, the United States, and smaller nations, assessing the effectiveness of their personnel and machines and their decisive impact on the wars. The text examines both organizational and technical aspects of air services, culminating in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which underscored air power's strategic significance. This authoritative narrative is enriched with color and black-and-white photographs, along with specially commissioned illustrations, maps, and diagrams.

Learn what it takes to be the best of the best. SAS in Action goes behing the scenes with the British Special Air Service (SAS)...

Describes the different types of submarines in service today, from the giant yet barely detectable ballistic missile submarines to the nuclear and diesel powered attack submarines that patrol the high seas and shipping lanes.

A highly illustrated guide to Allied fighter aircraft that fought in Europe during World War II featuring all the main models flown by the Allied air forces from 1939 to 1945. The book covers unit markings, organization, numbers of aircraft flown by campaign and exhaustive specifications for each model, with more than 200 artworks.

Describes the tactics and weapons used by German forces in World War II.

Covers warships and submarines, sea-launched missiles, and underwater weapons.

dust jacket shows wear and tear

Rigt illustreret beretning om flyvningens historie og udviklingen af flytyper såvel inden for civil- som militærflyvning.

Starting the war with only 35 aircraft, Austro-Hungarian industry went on to produce only moderate numbers of poor quality aircraft. The fliers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire operating on the Serbian and Russian fronts were fortunate at first, finding themselves faced by small numbers of aircraft yet more obsolescent than their own. Serbia fell in 1915, but when Italy declared war the Austro-Hungarians were still faced with a two-front war – a static front against Italy, and a far more fluid one against Russia. Austro-Hungarian fighter pilots performed bravely and often very effectively under extremely difficult geographic, climatic and operational conditions.

From flintlocks to the latest specialised weapons of today.

Large book with photographs of the world's greatest bombers, from 1914 to 2005.

British Air Force History. No damage to book, DJ has slight shelfware & curl to some edges, damp stain on inside of DJ at the top edge book not affected.NO International or Priority.

The History of Britain's Most Famous World War II Bomber (Plane Books S.) [Hardcover] Christopher Chant

Special Forces deploys an impressive blend of authoritative text and dramatic photographs to reveal the qualities and skills of the special forces soldier at every stage of their selection, training and operational life. Detailed attention is also given to weapons, combat equipment and methods of transport, while over 25 historical special forces operation features describe combat missions undertaken between 1960 and the present day.

A fascinating, richly illustrated exploration of the poignant origins of Rudyard Kipling's world-famous children's classic

Shows what a performance of a ballet is like, looks at ballet class, discusses music, costume, and sets, and gives brief profiles of famous dancers

The World's Greatest Aircraft, Civil Aircraft

Provides within a single volume the salient technical and operational details of all the most important weapons. The complete range of hardware used in land, sea and air forces throughout the world is covered.

The end of six years of bloodshed ended on September 2, 1945, when official Japanese representatives signed a capitulation document aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

During World War II, the Allies, a coalition formed to counter the Axis powers, aimed to halt the aggression of Germany, Japan, and Italy. Initially comprising France, Poland, and the United Kingdom when the war began on September 1, 1939, the Allies soon expanded as more nations joined the fight. By late 1941, the conflict had engulfed Russia, much of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The U.S. entered the war in December 1941 following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Each title in this series features photographs and back matter, including an index, further reading lists, and a timeline. Key Icons throughout the series encourage readers to enhance their understanding and broaden their perspectives. "Words to Understand" are defined at the beginning of each chapter, with bolded terms for easy reference, aiding vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Sidebars provide additional context, enriching the reader's knowledge. At the end of each book, a QR code links to educational videos related to World War II, offering supplementary content. Text Dependent Questions challenge comprehension and encourage careful review of the material, while Research Projects inspire deeper exploration and analysis of the topics presented.

By the beginning of 1944 air warfare had turned overwhelmingly in favor of the Allies, who wrought destruction on German cities, transport, and industries throughout German-held Europe. This prepared the war for the landing of the Allies in northern France on June 6, 1944. After heavy fighting in Normandy, Allied armored divisions swept through western Europe, clearing most of France and Belgium of German forces by October 1944. Hitler's troubles were compounded when Russian armies swept through from the east reaching Berlin on April 21, 1945. Germany surrendered on May 7. The following day was celebrated as Victory in Europe Day. The war was over. Book jacket.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is a pivotal event in American history. On December 7, 1941, at 7:55 AM Hawaiian time, Japan launched a surprise assault on the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, prompting the United States to enter World War II. Each title in this series features photographs and includes back matter such as an index, further reading lists for books and online resources, and a timeline. Key Icons throughout the books encourage readers to build knowledge and expand their perspectives through rich non-fiction content. "Words to Understand" are defined at the beginning of each chapter, with bolded terms for easy reference, enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension. Sidebars present additional information, allowing readers to gain a broader understanding of the topics. Educational Videos are accessible via QR codes at the end of each book, providing supplementary content related to World War II. Text Dependent Questions at the end of each chapter challenge comprehension and prompt readers to revisit the text for evidence. Additionally, Research Projects offer suggestions for deeper exploration and analysis of the material, fostering critical thinking skills.

Aircraft of World War II contains 300 of the most important and influential military aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. From Allied fighters to Axis bombers, from biplanes to flying boats, each of the aircraft featured is presented with a full colour profile artwork, alongside technical specifications.

Beskrivelse af den amerikanske helikopter Sikorsky S-61 og den engelske version Westland Sea King.

Beretter om udviklingen inden for såvel den civile som militære flyvning op til tiden ved 2. verdenskrigs udbrud.

This volume in the Twentieth Century War Machines sequence traces the evolution of the tank, together with its armoured relatives.

Presents detailed descriptions and illustrations of various models of locomotives.

Hardcover TIGER BOOKS; First Edition edition (1996) English 1855018039 978-1855018037 Product 11.6 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches Shipping 2 pounds

An illustrated encyclopedia of air forces of every nation with full specifications.

RO60074964. WAR, ARMED CONFLICTS OF THE 20th CENTURY OUTSIDE THE TWO WORLD WARS. 1988. In-4. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 256 pages. Photo en noir et blanc en frontispice. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur et en noir et blanc, dans et hors texte. Texte sur 2 colonnes.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

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Drawings, photographs, and text describe a variety of fighter planes, both U.S. and foreign, in use in World Wars I and II, including Britain's Sopwith Camel, the German Fokker and Messerschmitts, the American Curtiss series and the Lockheed Lightning.

Rigt illustreret beskrivelse af de mest kendte jetjagere og bombefly

Beskriver flytyper fra 2. verdenskrig

Beskriver flyvevåben i alle lande herunder fly- og helikoptertyper.

Illustrations and written description of the various train cars that have been used in transporting people.

The World's Greatest Railways: An Illustrated Encyclopedia with Over 600 Photographs (View amazon detail page) ASIN: 184681779X Binding: Hardcover

Relates in detail the development of some fascinating prototype aircraft from WW2 thru 1989, and relates how many evolved into mass-produced machines. Also explains the historical background, for example, how the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed the concept of bombing. Covering bombers, fighters and research aircraft from around the world, this book tells the story of technical achievement meeting mil. need. The development of turbojet powered machines, rocket motors, innovative wing shapes, the introduction of vertical take off and landing technology and much more are explained in detail. More than 100 photos and illustrations in color.

Der Zeppelin - 100 Jahre Luftfahrtgeschichte - bk384; Bechtermünz im Weltbild Verlag; Christopher Chant; Paperback; 2000

Geïllustreerd / Illustrated / Illustré / Illustriert / 9783811217409 / Aviation / Duits / German / Allemand / Deutsch / hard cover / 13 x 17 cm / 319 .pp /

Velmi exklusivní a obsáhlá kniha o všech významějších plachetních lodích z doby 2000 let před naší letopočtem do roku 2006.

Autor rozdělil svou práci, do níž zařadil i řadu u nás dosud méně známých faktů, na čtyři části (1. světová válka, meziválečné období, 2. světová válka a poválečné období), v nichžpřibližuje vývoj tanku v jednotlivých zemích a vliv technického pokroku v této oblasti na taktiku boje. Do publikace, jež na našem trhu dosud chybí, zařadil všechny nejznámější typy tanků, dále ty, které ovlivnily další vývoj tohoto bojového vozidla nebo jsou konstrukčně zajímavé, i tanky, které významnou měrou ovlivnily výsledky bojů.

Encyklopedie válečných lodí (1798-2006) představuje 125 typů válečných lodí od malých plavidel rychlého útoku o výtlaku pouhých několika tun po obrovské bitevní lodě a letadlové lodě současnosti. Kniha přináší podrobný pohled do historie a technického vývoje válečných lodí od dob využití strojního pohonu po nejmodernější plavidla s jaderným pohonem. První válečné lodě se strojním pohonem se objevily na počátku 19. století, poté následoval obrovský skok v rozvoji průmyslu a techniky ve druhé polovině 19. století, který přinesl stavbu pancéřových trupů a větší přesnost a dostřel zbraní. Od počátku minulého století parní turbína nahradila pístový parní stroj, mazut nahradil uhlí. Nadvláda bitevních lodí trvala až do druhé světové války, kdy rozhodující roli ve vedení námořní války převzalo letectvo a ponorky. Od poloviny 20. století představují základ projektů válečných lodí jaderný pohon, parní turbíny a vznětové motory, děla byla převážně nahrazena řízenými střelami a lidské oko doplněno radarem a dalšími senzory. Encyklopedie válečných lodí (1798-2006) přináší nejen zasvěcené informativní texty a technické údaje o jednotlivých typech lodí, ale také velké množství fotografií a vynikajících ilustrací Johna Batchelora, jednoho z nejlepších technických kreslířů na světě.

Tento průvodce obsahuje 200 barevných podrobných kreseb všech hlavních typů bombardérů, které používali Spojenci na evropských bojištích 2. světové války. Je řazen podle států a v jejich rámci jsou v něm popsány formace jednotek, insignie letounů a znaky letek belgických, britských, nizozemských, francouzských, sovětských a amerických bombardérů.