Infantry Mortars of World War II
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
11 December 2002
Summary
The mortar has proved to be one of the most influential and prevalent infantry support weapons of the 20th century.Throughout the course of World War II many different varieties of this weapon were used by the six main armies of the war: Britain, the USA, the Soviet Union, Germany Italy and Japan. Although the concept of the mortar was similar throughout these armies, calibres and usage varied enormously, dependent upon tactical use and terrain.This title covers all variants from the Briti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841764146 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1841764140 |
| Author: | John Norris, Robert Calow |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 11 December 2002 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 182mm x 6mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
John Norris
John Norris was born and educated in Jersey, Channel Islands. On coming to England he joined the Grenadier Guards, serving for six years with the regiment. He has been writing for military journals for over 20 years and has written several books. He currently writes for magazines and serves as an expert tour guide for Midas tours and Experts in Travel Ltd. Robert Calow was born and works as an illustrator in Leicester. After gaining a degree in graphic design from Leeds Polytechnic, he joined Eikon Illustration. Robert’s main interests are in architecture, transport and military subjects. He has produced many prestigious projects, including work for Windsor Castle and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight for Corgi Classics. This is his first book for Osprey.
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