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The "Matchlock Musketeer" follows the lives of soldiers armed with this weapon from its adoption by the English in Queen Elizabeth's reign until its replacement with the flintlock at the end of the 17th century.

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(Paperback)

Featuring illustrations and colour photographs of reconstructed handgonnes, this book reveals the true history of what could easily have been the most revolutionary weapon in history. It is suitable for medieval enthusiasts and re-enactors.

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In terms of the development of siege warfare, the mediaeval world was probably the most inventive in history. This text explores a range of devices and details the changes in siege warfare brought about by the mixing of traditions from Greece, Rome, Persia, India and China.

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Looks at the Medium Mark A Whippet, one of the most successful British tanks of World War I and, when placed alongside existing titles covering the Mark I, Mark IV and Mark V, completes the New Vanguard series' coverage of the major British tanks of the war.

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The MiG-21 (NATO reporting name Fishbed) firmly holds the title of the world's most widely built and used jet fighter, with more than 10,000 units rolling off the lines of three plants in the former Soviet Union. This book deals with this topic.

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With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. This book presents the Mi-24 in its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat.

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Introduced to the British Army in 1983, the Challenger Main Battle Tanks have served operationally in the Balkans and both Gulf Wars. This book covers a range of the Challenger family, and highlights their firepower, protection and shock action that have been instrumental to the success of British forces.

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(Paperback)

Features the PzKpfw V Panther, considered to be one of the finest tanks of World War II due to its combination of mobility, firepower and armour. This book also details how to model the main variants of this fascinating and significant World War II tank, and it provides a listing the main kits and aftermarket sets available.

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Developed during the mid-1930s, the SdKfz 251 was one of the most numerous vehicles used by German forces during World War II. This book covers the plethora of model kits devoted to this half-track, as well as providing tips on building, detailing, converting and customising all kinds of models.

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The Israeli IDF has seen the most combat of any major army in the post-war world. This title details the tanks and carriers used in conflicts such as 1968 war, Yom Kippur I 1973 and the invasion of Lebanon in 1982.

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Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. This title tells the story of the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of two of World War II's most famous firearms.

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Part of the "Men-At-Arms" series, this book looks at Napoleon's Guard Cavalry, the "Garde Imperiale", illustrating weapons, equipment and uniforms.

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Under the leadership of rulers such as Rameses II, Egypt - the most ancient and enduring power of the biblical world - fought every other major power to control an empire that stretched from the Sudan to Palestine. In this book the arms and equipment of Ancient Egypt are examined.

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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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A timely reissue of a 1946 New York Times bestseller in which the world's leading nuclear scientists, including five Nobel laureates) warn of the dangers of a nuclear world.

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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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"P-40 Warhawk Vs. Bf 109: Mto 1941-43".

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The P-47 Thunderbolt became the principal US fighter-bomber of World War II. It earned the nickname 'Juggernaut', which was quickly shortened to 'Jug' throughout the MTO and ETO. This title includes first-hand accounts and period photography that reveal the success enjoyed by the Thunderbolt in the MTO in the final year of the war.

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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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Hitler's lightning invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. This book evaluates the qualities and idiosyncrasies of each tank, giving a stark and arresting crewman's-eye-view of the brutal armoured combat at the height of the invasion of Poland.

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The armour clashes in May 1940 were the biggest the world had yet seen, as the sweeping German advances of that period came to epitomize Blitzkrieg. The Wehrmacht's Panzer III was well matched by the French Somua S35 tanks. Fully illustrated, this work draws on research to provide a definitive analysis of the clash between these two tank designs.