Arms Of Destruction: Ranking The World's Best Land Weapons Of WW II The World's Best Land Weapons Of World War Ii

by Slayton, Robert; Carson, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9780806525822
• ISBN10: 0806525827
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Citadel

Summary

World War II left behind a legacy of bloodshed and,glory - but its military technology still ignites,debate. What was the best tank of war? Does the,8mm cannon live up to its rep? Slayton tackles the,subject giving clear descriptions, and rock-hard,ruling, on what weapons rose to the top and why.,He explains how arms of the era came about, why,they work and what makes them unique. Packed with,fascinating facts, great eyewitness stories and,exciting photos, this is an essential volume for,military and history buffs, World War II vets,hobbyists, patriots and modellers alike.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Introduction	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
A Note on Photographs	xv
PART I INFANTRY WEAPONS
1. Pistols	3	(13)
2. Submachine Guns	16	(18)
3. Rifles	34	(15)
4. Machine Guns	49	(14)
5. Mortars	63	(4)
6. Anti-Tank Weapons	67	(14)
PART II TANKS
7. Defining Greatness	81	(4)
8. German Tanks: The First Generations	85	(18)
9. Russian Tanks: War Winners	103	(18)
10. German Tanks: Final Generations	121	(18)
11. Which Was Best?	139	(10)
PART III OTHER ARMORED VEHICLES
12. Heavy Tanks	149	(12)
13. Light Tanks	161	(4)
14. The Sherman Tank: Was It Really That Good or That Bad?	165	(20)
15. What Was the Best Tank Destroyer?	185	(12)
16. The 88 mm Gun: Was It Really the Best Tank Killer of the War?	197	(6)
17. The Best Science-Fiction Tank of the War	203	(4)
18. The Biggest Monsters of the War	207	(3)
19. The Best Half-Track	210	(8)
20. The Best Armored Car	218	(5)
Postscript: It's Your Turn!	223	(2)
Notes	225	(10)
Further Reading	235	(2)
Index	237