Battle Stations: Decisive Weapons of the Second World War

Downing, Taylor; Johnston, Andrew

ISBN 10: 085052749X / ISBN 13: 9780850527490

Published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2000

About this Item

Fine hardback,no inscriptions,in good un-clipped d/j.2000,1st edition.232p,pages,with illustrations.

Seller Inventory # 32326

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Battle Stations: Decisive Weapons of the Second World War
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085052749X
• ISBN 13: 9780850527490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • A. F.V,s & Weapons, Uniforms,Equipment
  • WW2

About this title

Synopsis

The publication of Battle Stations is timed to coincide with the first UK screening of the first four parts of the major new History Channel series of the same name. Each chapter (and each programme) covers one particular legendary weapon system; the Spitfire, the Sherman Tank, DC-3 Dakota and the amphibious DUKW. The story is told from the earliest design stage, through production to its battle-winning use in a particular theatre and phase of the Second World War. The series is as much about the men - and women - responsible for creating and using each weapon as the equipments themselves. The closely researched but highly readable text is lavishly supported by fabulous photographs.

About the Author

Andrew Johnston now works as part of the Flashback Television team that regularly produces programmes for A&E's History Channel.