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The first illustrated book about the Nile river gunboats, this fascinating account of imperial war machines will appeal to colonial-era wargamers, and naval and military history enthusiasts.

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The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. This book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 onwards.

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Presents an appraisal of the technical aspects and operations of the warships of the Ottoman Navy in World War I. Packed with technical specifications, revealing illustrations and exhaustive research, this book deals with the Aegean arms race.

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This work details the development and deployment of the most effective and best known German tank of World War II, the Panther Medium Tank, which was available for service in January 1943. Later models ensured that it became one of the most feared tanks of World War II.

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The Panther medium tank was produced to counteract the threat of the Soviet T-34/76 which outclassed the Panzer in battle during the invasion of Russia in 1941. Rushed into service at Kursk, it proved to be one of the best all round tanks of World War II.

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Offers a study of a successful but little-known German tank of World War II, the Panzer 38(t). This title gives an account of the technical history and combat record of one of the most successful early World War II tanks.

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The Panzer III was the workhorse of the German armoured units throughout the early years of the Blitzkrieg victories. Detailed enough to be used as a reference for modelling enthusiasts, this book includes two-page annotated cutaways.

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The Panzerkampfwagen IV was one of the most successful German tanks. This volume details all the variants of the Panzerkampfwagen IV, covering its design and development history, analysis of its combat capabilities, and specific combat history examples.

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The PzKpfw IV, covered in this volume, was as integrated support weapon and was supplied to various allies of Germany during World War II. It last saw active service during the 1965 "Water War" between Israel and Syria. Technical points and two-page annotated cutaways illustrate the book.

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The Polish army during the Blitzkrieg conjures up tragic images of infantry and dashing, but ineffective and ultimately doomed cavalry charges. This volume presents a technical study of the machines that formed the backbone of Poland's defences on the ground, using photographs and a comprehensive design and developmental history.

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Using photographs, color artwork, and rare accounts from the weapon's designers, the author examines the Russian SA-2 missile's development, linking this to its massive impact on Cold War air campaigns, and investigates the design changes that have helped the SA-2 stand the test of time.

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For most of the Renaissance period, naval warfare in the Mediterranean was dominated by the war galley. This title examines the development of the war galley from its classically inspired resurrection in the 15th century until its demise in the early 17th century.

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Explores the world of these vehicles from 1945 through to the present day - from adapted military armoured cars such as the Humber Pig (UK) and BRDM (Soviet Union) to the fully computerized systems of the Russian Lavina-Uragan and Canadian INKAS Armored Riot Control Vehicle.

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A look at the Scorpion family of light tank and reconnaissance vehicles, which first entered service with the British Army in 1972 and continue to the present. A title from the NEW VANGUARD series, illustrated by Peter Sarson.

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The Scud has become a symbol of the nature of warfare in the aftermath of the Cold War, as its original development was part of a Soviet plan to fight a nuclear war in the heart of Europe. This book covers the transformation of the Scud into a weapon able to deliver destruction where no other weapons are effective.

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Provides reference material for the modelling and tank enthusiast, with a computer generated cutaway of the SdKfz 251/1 Ausf. C. The author deals with the development, modifications and variations on the original models and with the tactical training and organisational aspects of the tanks deployment. In the NEW VANGUARD series.

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Examines the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union's Cold War SPAAGs: the ZSU-37, ZSU-57-2, the infamous ZSU-23-4, and the 9K22 Tunguska. This study explores the history of the SPAAGs with revealing photographs, technical illustrations and detailed analysis.

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Tells the story of the Sherman Crab Flail which proved its worth both in its mine-clearing role and as a fighting machine. It recounts some of its more glorious moments with the famous British 79th Armoured Division and the US Army.

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A history of the mainstay of Allied armoured units in World War II, the Sherman tank, whose simplicity, reliability and manoeuverability made it the most widely used tank of the war.

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Explores the origins of American warships, primarily light and medium frigates, built for the Continental Navy during the years 1776-1783. Looking at how these ships performed in key battles, this title presents an overview of the ships' service and development until France's entry into the war and its subsequent decline in importance.

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A study of the machinery of mediaeval siegecraft as used by Chinese, Mongol, Japanese and Korean armies prior to the introduction of gunpowder. It demonstrates that each country provided a different context into which the siege engines fitted, and this revealed much about machines themselves.

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From the 11th century AD, East Asian armies used exploding missiles and siege cannon to reduce the fortification of their enemies, a level of technology that would not be seen in Europe until the 19th century. This book details the design and use of the wide range of weaponry available.

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The successor to the legendary Bell UH-1 'Huey', the Sikorsky UH-60 first flew in 1974 and was christened the Black Hawk.