German WWII Weapons Used in Combat!
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German About the development of German WWII Weapons: According to historian Terry Gander in his book Germany's Infantry Weapons (see bottom of page for book details):
Following World War I, the Treaty of Versailles set strict limits on the amount and types of weapons that Termany could have and the size of her Army. These limits had the effect of increasing the quality or the Army, as all officers could be hand-picked, and what little development budget was available could be concentrated on the types of weapons that were allowed under the Treaty.
The [German] Army had taken a long hard look at the lessons learned between 1914 and 1918 and had decided that the principle weapon of the battlefield would become the machine gun. Considerable progress had been made by the outbreak of war in 1939, but the financial constraints of the early post-war years had slowed development in all areas. Consequently, although Germany had some fine weapon designs, many captured and obsolete designs remained in service...
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Description: The Waffen-SS was one of the most-feared fighting forces of World War II. But what is often forgotten is that its military record was due largely to the hardware it was allocated. This study examines the numerous small arms, support weapons, anti-tank weapons, armored personnel carriers, and tanks employed by the Waffen-SS between 1939 and 1945. Each weapon is accompanied by a specifications table listing caliber, dimensions, range, muzzle velocity, and other figures. The book also includes detailed illustrations of the weapons and describes how each was applied to battle. Hardcover: 176 pages; Dimensions): 0.72 x 9.73 x 7.70" |
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Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
Authoritative compendium details military equipment used between
1939 and 1945, from combat handguns to aircraft carriers. Extensive color and b&w
pictures and color illustrations. Every entry provides a detailed history of the
weapon’s design and development.
Hardcover: 540 pages
ISBN 1586637622
List Price $29.95
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