As hitler unleashed his terrifying blitzkrieg against the nations of europe, the world was stunned by his air force the luftwaffe with its vast array of latesttechnology warplanes. Smashwords world war ii warplanes a book by w t mccleat. Warplanes and air battles of world war ii edited by bernard fitzsimons is a decent introduction to the air battles of the second world war for its age it was published in 1973. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Combat aircraft of the us army air force, us navy, us marine corps 1941 to 1945 this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The best book on luftwaffe aircraft was, and remains, warplanes of the third reich by william green originally published in 1972. An illustrated encyclopedia of every fighter aircraft built and flown, and great book of fighters. However my problem with the book is that it omits several key air battles of ww2.
With 50 warplanes from the major combatants, this is the perfect collectors book on wwii aircraft for military buffs. German glider bomb project 6 martin a30 baltimore 7 blackburn firebrand 8 aircraft of the. Make sure you contact the vender to know which volume s you are getting as there is an isbn for the whole series. If you are a fan of the game world of warplanes feel free to join this group. Warplanes of world war ii provides a detailed look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. The automatic collection of data about critical errors is implemented in the game client. Discover book depositorys huge selection of military aircraft books online.
The book depicts many of the iconic airplanes that impacted. An illustrated encyclopedia of every fighter aircraft built and flown great book, and more on. Warplanes of world war ii are known to play an important and decisive role in the outcome of the battle and they include some of the most popular fighter jets in the world today. World of warplanes community public group facebook. Reviewed in the united states on september 14, 2000. German warplanes of world war by outlet book company staff and random house value publishing staff 1984, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Some of the guesses were good, but not nearly close. A complete guide to the combat aircraft of hitlers luftwaffe from 1939 to 1945hardcover. It is 660 pages versus the 260 pages of the donald book. Helicopters and gliders can transport troops and supplies to areas where other aircraft would be unable to land.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the army air force and by the navy and marines during world war two, their missions, and the weapons employed. It is very detailed and goes well indepth on the american warplanes. See all books authored by william green, including the complete book of fighters. We use cookies to collect information when you visit our site. Warplanes of the second world war by william green abebooks. The world of warplanes program incorporates a game launcher that automatically checks for updates each time you run the game similar to world of tanks. I still like the latter book simply because it is more convenient to consult for the major aircraft. The book highlights the might of the luftwaffe warplanes and the extensive arsenal of the american world war 2 warplanes.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy british aircraft of world war ii reissue by mondey, david isbn. While some better coverage of foreign warplanes would be nice, i am personally most enthralled by american warplanes, so its fine. They come from both axis and allied countries, and all. The iconic warplanes of world war ii is a kids and enthusiasts dream of what it would be like to fly in the most feared and deadly aircraft of the second world war. P51 mustang from world wars one and two, and provides detailed facts on. Official website of brand new mmo dedicated to world war ii military aircraft.
Warplanes of the second world war by william green used. In reading the description of the book, i had expected a lot of details on the modern airplanes, i. Warplanes profiled include fighters, bombers, fighter bombers, ground attack and other aircraft from the us, ussr, germany, uk, japan, france, poland and italy. Ian graham presents a short study of the worlds greatest and fastest warplanes including the british sopwith camel and the u. A compilation of three previously published books, it offers comprehensive text by three noted aviation authors and tons of spectacular color profiles, photographs, etc. There are sections on the rifles used in the war, submachine guns, planes, boats, tanks, and a whole lot more. From germanys junkers ju 52 and japans mitsubishi zero to usas grumman hellcat and the uks bristol blenheim, warplanes of world war ii provides a close look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. Fully illustrated analysis of all world war ii aircraft.
It describes usaaf, navy, and marine corps warplanes designed and produced from around the mid1930s to 1945. Describing the fastest, biggest and most amazing machines and vehicles in the world, this book features several images, and compares and contrasts vehicles, in tables of information. An example of a tanker craft would be the kc5 stratotanker. Calling a military aircraft a cargo plane is incorrect, because military transport planes also carry paratroopers and other. World war ii warplanes the iconic warbirds of world war 2 is a kids and enthusiasts dream of what it would be like to fly in the most feared and deadly aircraft of the second world war. Complete book of world war ii combat aircraft enzo angelucci, paolo matricardi, pierluigi pinto on.
Used very good hardcover german warplanes of world war two by chris chant. When an update becomes available, you will notice a progress bar at the bottom of the launcher, indicating. Great book of world war ii airplanes rh value publishing on. Fully illustrated analysis of all world war ii aircraft in british military service, including full descriptions and specifications, hundreds of action photos and highly accurate, fullcolor artwork. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. After the initial tease in the june overview, some of you took to guessing what this partnership might be. Mass market paperback paperback hardcover mass market paperback paperback hardcover. Also includes information on the german and japense fighters used in world war 2.
Fighter planes of world war ii nancy robinson masters. The encyclopedia of weapons of world war ii, by numerous authors but edited by chris bishop, is a nonfiction book covering a massive array of weapons from world war ii. The great book of modern warplanes hardcover may 1, 2000 by mike spick editor 4. World of warplanes joining forces with bruce dickinson is an exciting and fantastic alliance. This game continues the success of the highly acclaimed. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, out of print treasures. Articles covering the following world war ii warplanes. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. With fullcolor illustrations of every fighting plane from 19331945, including bombers, fighters, assault aircraft, and many morehardcover warplanes of the luftwaffe. Experience epic, freetoplay naval combat when you helm one of over 200 historic vessels in an exciting balance of strategy and realtime combat in world of warships. World of warplanes partners with bruce dickinson from iron.
World war ii warplanes by w t mccleat nook book ebook. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. When an update becomes available, you will notice a progress bar at the bottom of the launcher, indicating the status of the download and update process. Volumes 14 fighter planes, volume 5 flying boats, volume 6 floatplanes, volumes 710 bombers and reconnaissance aircraft. Warplanes and air battles of world war i fitzsimons, bernard on. Buy a cheap copy of warplanes of the second world war book by william green. The following is a list of top 10 worlds most famous warplanes.
German glider bomb project 6 martin a30 baltimore 7 blackburn firebrand 8 aircraft of the french air force. The iconic warbirds of world war 2 is a kids and enthusiasts dream of what it would be like to fly in the most feared and deadly aircraft of the second world war. Ian graham presents a short study of the world s greatest and fastest warplanes including the british sopwith camel and the u. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. World of warplanes is the aerial combat mmo set in the golden age of aviation. Used very good hardcover german warplanes of world war two. The only thing that i can complain about considering the low cost i paid for this book. Complete book of world war ii combat aircraft, 19331945. Modellers and air war enthusiasts will find much to enjoy in this british import. May 01, 2000 i am not an entirely experienced aviation reader, so for a starter reference for buffs, this is a great book. Warplanes of the second world war book by william green. World war ii warplanes by w t mccleat overdrive rakuten. Several of the chapters are written by wellrespected authors and historians on ww2. World of warplanes partners with bruce dickinson from iron maiden.
The data collection system tracks the game performance, records critical errors, and collects data for analysis using the automatically launched worldofwarplanesmonitor application. From the heroic clashes of a spitfire warplane to the deadly japanese zero warbird maneuvering for a kamikaze dive. It also uses a variety of ways to convey information, such as fact boxes, tables and different text types. The encyclopedia of weapons of world war ii, by numerous authors but edited by chris bishop, is a nonfiction book covering a massive array of weapons from world war ii there are sections on the rifles used in the war, submachine guns, planes, boats, tanks, and a whole lot m. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. And yet, six years earlier the german war machine hardly existed. William green books list of books by author william green. The great book of world war ii airplanes by jeffrey l. German warplanes of world war ii combat aircraft library by francis k mason and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. World war ii warplanes ebook by w t mccleat rakuten kobo.