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By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841766386
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The rapid development of the tank as an offensive weapon following its introduction in World War I gave artillery theorists cause for concern during the 1920s and 1930s. By the beginning of World War II anti-tank guns had been developed, initially at around 37mm and 2 pounds in weight of shot.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841764764
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This is the first of two volumes examining the artillery equipment of the British forces during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, along with Wellington's campaigns in India. It covers the design and development of the guns, the organization of the troops and their operational histories.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841764771
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This work covers the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defenses. It covers the main equipments used - the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Also covered is the specialist bomb vessel, siege techniques, and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841767666
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2005
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841766355
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Chris Henry here provides details of the whole spectrum of armaments carried by the vessels of the Napoleonic era. The tactical use of these weapons, including the organisation of anti-tank units and their conversion from infantry to artillery is covered.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781841763507
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This book provides a full combat history of a gun that was used in every theatre of World War II and saw extensive service in the post war years, particularly in Korea and during the Malaysian emergency. The last 25 pounder gun was used in action by SAS troops at Mirbat, Oman in 1972.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Henry

ISBN: 9781855327382
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 1999
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Battle of the Ebro was the last Republican offensive of the Spanish Civil War and the final opportunity to defeat Franco's Nationalist forces. This campaign volume looks at both sides' tactics, armies and weapons including the famous "Condor Legion" of troops.