The World War II Official Standard Ordnance Catalogue of Small Arms and Tanks is a comprehensive guide to the armaments of the Allied and Axis powers. It includes detailed descriptions of all the small arms, tanks, and other weapons used in the war, as well as information on their production and deployment. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of World War II.
Small Arms
The catalogue includes detailed descriptions of all the small arms used by the Allied and Axis powers during World War II. This includes rifles, pistols, submachine guns, machine guns, and grenade launchers. The catalogue provides information on the design, production, and deployment of each weapon, as well as its specifications and performance characteristics.
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 15301 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 1135 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
Some of the most notable small arms included in the catalogue are the M1 Garand rifle, the Thompson submachine gun, the MG42 machine gun, and the Panzerfaust anti-tank rocket launcher. These weapons were all widely used during the war and played a significant role in the outcome of many battles.
Tanks
The catalogue also includes detailed descriptions of all the tanks used by the Allied and Axis powers during World War II. This includes light tanks, medium tanks, heavy tanks, and tank destroyers. The catalogue provides information on the design, production, and deployment of each tank, as well as its specifications and performance characteristics.
Some of the most notable tanks included in the catalogue are the Sherman tank, the T-34 tank, the Panzer IV tank, and the Tiger tank. These tanks were all widely used during the war and played a significant role in the outcome of many battles.
Other Weapons
In addition to small arms and tanks, the catalogue also includes descriptions of other weapons used during World War II. This includes artillery, anti-aircraft guns, and naval weapons. The catalogue provides information on the design, production, and deployment of each weapon, as well as its specifications and performance characteristics.
Some of the most notable other weapons included in the catalogue are the 88mm Flak gun, the Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun, and the Mark XIV torpedo. These weapons were all widely used during the war and played a significant role in the outcome of many battles.
Production and Deployment
The catalogue also provides information on the production and deployment of the weapons described in the book. This includes information on the factories where the weapons were manufactured, the number of weapons produced, and the units to which they were issued. This information is valuable for understanding the logistics of World War II and the role that weapons played in the war effort.
The World War II Official Standard Ordnance Catalogue of Small Arms and Tanks is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the armaments of the Allied and Axis powers. It is an invaluable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of World War II.
