Arms and Armour of the Second World War
$38.85
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
26 June 2024
Summary
The Second World War was the single most important event of the 20th century. It changed the world forever, establishing the importance of aircraft and armoured vehicles whilst quick-firing artillery remained king of the battlefield. Yet, as with all conflicts before and after it, the war on the ground was fought by infantry engaging in countless firefights for which portable weapons were essential.
Inspired by the Royal Armouries’ Second World War exhibits, Jonathan Ferguson charts t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781913013455 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1913013456 |
| Author: | Jonathan Ferguson |
| Publisher: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Imprint: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 344mm x 220mm |
| Series: | Arms and Armour Series |
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About The Author
Jonathan Ferguson
Jonathan Ferguson is Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum, and has curated numerous displays including the RA exhibition ‘Firefight: Second World War’. He is also a Technical Specialist for Armament Research Services and Associate Editor for Armax journal. Jonathan’s research interests include the use and effect of firearms and their depiction in popular culture. His publications include the book Mauser “Broomhandle” Pistol (2017), a contribution to The Right to Bear Arms: Historical Perspectives and the Debate on the Second Amendment (2018), and Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901 - 2020 (2020). He is host of the regular Royal Armouries YouTube series What Is This Weapon?
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