World's Worst Weapons (Mini Landscape) - Tapa blanda

Dougherty, Martin J

 
9781782743644: World's Worst Weapons (Mini Landscape)
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ISBN 10: 1782743642 ISBN 13: 9781782743644
Editorial: Amber Books, 2017

Sinopsis

In times of war, scientists and inventors developing weapons experiment with strange and new ideas. Some of these weapons prove to be war winners, like the atomic bomb or the tank. Others, however, are less successful. The World’s Worst Weapons is an entertaining and informative guide to the guns, tanks, ships and aircraft that proved to be utter failures in battle.

Structured by type of weapon, the book covers the vehicles, small arms, naval vessels and aircraft that many soldiers, sailors or pilots would prefer to forget. Examples include the Soviet dog mines, dogs supposedly trained to run under German tanks which would detonate the explosives on their back, or the Douglas X-3 Stiletto, designed to explore the ‘supersonic flight environment’ but underpowered and incapable of passing the speed of sound.

With a thoroughly researched text complemented by photographs, full-colour artworks and first hand accounts, The World’s Worst Weapons is an excellent guide to the weapons that went badly wrong.

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Acerca del autor

Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.

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Editorial
Amber Books
Año de publicación
2017
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1782743642
ISBN 13 
9781782743644
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
320
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