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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Expanded to five volumes and issued in a box.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Powered by twin General Motors diesel engines, the M4A2 Sherman was the standard tank of the US Marine Corps during WWII. In such service, having a common fuel with many of the landing craft simplified logistics. The M4A2 was also supplied in large numbers to Russia as well as the British. The M4A2 was used in some of the most severe tank combat of the war, both on Pacific islands and on the Eastern Front. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A concise history of the design, development, and deployment of USS Enterprise (CV-6).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in WWII, the B-29 Superfortress was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb. Not surprisingly, the aircraft remained a part of the US arsenal in the following years and again saw combat in Korea. The evolution of the B-29 into the B-50 is coveredin this book-the second of two volumes-as is the B-50's part as an early nuclear deterrent. Not only is the production of these aircraft illustrated, so are the host of adaptations, from mother ship to X-planes to weather and refueling aircraft. This volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of these later versions through photos gathered from around the world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been in continuous production for over six decades, longer than any other military aircraft in the world, and no end of production is yet in sight. The Hercules has been a part of US combat operations since Vietnam, and the airframe, which began life as a simple transport, has been adapted to a variety of roles, including gunship, electronic warfare, refueling, and rescue. This book chronicles the development and use of the Hercules from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples, these iconic aircraft are explored, and their history explained.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience a mind-bending journey with The Ra Material, a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the mysteries surrounding ancient astronauts and their relationship with Earth. Unveiling the secrets of their arrival and their imminent return, this book poses important questions about.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book covers the design and construction of the two well-known Soryu and Hiryu carriers, and the lesser-known ships of the Unryu class, and relies on original Japanese source material, including numerous photos, drawings, and specifications. How and why the Japanese designed and constructed the WWII-era, medium-sized Soryu, Hiryu, and Unryu-class aircraft carriers, and how they were operated, is covered in detail. The Imperial Japanese Navy planned the construction of 45 aircraft carriers from 1918 to 1943 and commissioned 25 of them between 1922 and 1944. These types were large, medium, and small aircraft carriers, with some converted from other warship classes, and escort aircraft carriers remodeled from passenger ships. The medium type presented here formed the majority, with a total of 18 planned: five were completed, three remained in various completion stages at the end of the Pacific War, and ten were eventually canceled.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beauty in imperfection! Learn the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi with this range of projects, both traditional and modern, and restore plates, vases, statues, and other items--whether precious or thrift-store-level--to be better than new.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is a study of some of the rank-and-file men, the foot soldiers, who carried out the 'Final Solution.' The Trawniki Guards were a group of some 5,000 men--some of whom were Soviet prisoners of war, and some civilians, primarily Ukrainians--the Germans recruited during WWII to aid them in murdering the Jews of Europe in an operation known as Aktion Reinhard. upon completion of Aktion Reinhard (an operation that murdered an estimated 1.5 million Jews, or one in four of all Holocaust victims), the Trawnikis were also used to guard concentration camps in Germany and Austria. These are the men who shot people and worked at the gas chambers. This book will explore who they were, and give a face to those faceless enforcers of mass murder'--Inside cover.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Along with how-tos, you'll find in-depth information about every aspect of enjoying, succeeding with, and understanding punch needle rug hooking. It's a one-stop resource for beginners and advanced crafters alike.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For a Finn, the puukko is the most important tool and at the same time the most feared weapon. You could almost say the puukko has the same importance for a Finn as the samurai sword has for the Japanese. It is a 2,000-year-old mystical weapon that has been used for centuries with the same conviction and dexterity during times of peace and war. This comprehensive resource on the Finnish puukko is the only one available and covers the history and the various types by using extensive photos of examples. Anssi Ruusuvuori has reprocessed the history of this remarkable knife type in a form unique up to now. He deals with technical and design aspects of the puukko and guides the reader through the history of this legendary tool and weapon from the Viking era up to the present. He reports about the great master smiths of industrialization in the late 19th century and about rediscovering the puukko in the recent past. This book's initial focus is on the puukko's technology and history. In the second section, the author introduces the different puukko types according to their materials and construction. Thereafter are presented the multiple regional types and special puukkos, which are essential to know about as a collector and knife enthusiast. This book provides a comprehensive overview with respect to the topic 'puukko' and transfers a rich treasure of knowledge. During its long history, the puukko was used for a great diversity of tasks, such as the production of ladles and other household tools; the carving of ornaments; scratching ice off cart wheels; cutting food; gutting and skinning of game, fish, or livestock; climbing out of an ice hole back to firm ground; and magic rituals (to protect children from evil spirits, to pray for a good harvest, and so on). It was used for self-defense and for duels. The main source of material for this book is the puukko collections of Finnish museums and private collectors. The greater part of researched knives is from the National Museum of Finland. Additional material was gathered from the Kauhava Puukko Museum, the Peura Museum, the Turku Regional Museum, the Aboa Vetus et Ars Nova Museum, the Ostrobothnian Museum, the Museum of Crime, and various private collections.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Expanded to five volumes and issued in a box. 208 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book charts the development and service history of the Antonov design bureau's heavy transport aircraft.