Weapons of World War II

It always seems that, just before the Christmas holidays each year, that the Barnes & Nobles book store gets lots of books on their sale shelves about WWII subjects…my bag.
I also like what is referred to as a “Coffee Table Book”. This translates into a book with lots of pictures and light reading.

On my most recent visit, I found this new book by Parragon Publishing (UK).

It is 320 pages long and in a 8 ½” x 11” hard-cover format.

The book describes the weapons and vehicles of all the countries that fought in WWII in a clear and comprehensive manner. It offers an overview of the diverse weaponry used by both the Axis Powers and the Allies.

The weapons described here range from pistols to battle tanks and from single-engined fighter planes to largest and heaviest aircraft. Battleships and subs are covered. This book examines every major area of military machinery and even includes a chapter on special weapons…like rockets and the A-bomb.

Everything you might want to know about the development and deployment of each type of weapon can be found here, along with the relevant technical specifications. There are historically and technically precise profiles that are presented in 500 photographs and technical drawings.

The book has 117 black and white photos, 38 color ones, 282 color profiles (17 of which are 2-views). Lots of camouflage schemes on things for us modelers to drool over.

The book is a real bargain at just a few cents under $15.00. Highly recommended.