{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-weapons-of-world-war-ii","title":"The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorld War II spawned a massive variety of weapons systems  many complex and confusing  but all fascinating. This lavishly illustrated volume details the military hardware used in the air  on the seas  and on the ground  by forces around the globe between 1939 and 1945. Covers 1 500 weapons systems  including tanks  small arms  warplanes  artillery  ships  and submarines. Each weapons system is illustrated by detailed profile artwork  together with a photograph showing it in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapons service history  the numbers built  and its variants. In this way  readers can compare  for example  the German Messerschmitt Me 109 with the British Spitfire and the American Mustang  or the French Carb B tank with the German Panther. Answers a myriad of questions such as: What were the design features of the German battleship Bismarck? What was the caliber and effective range of the famous Lee-Enfield bolt action rifle? The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II answers all of these questions  and thousands more. In addition  each weapons system has a specifications table that lists performance  dimensions  armament  and crew details. More than 800 color and black and white photographs  more than 600 full-color illustrations. 9\" x 11 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44955099496501,"sku":"ByrdShop_0760710228","price":26.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780760710227.jpg?v=1770298179","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-weapons-of-world-war-ii","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}