First we gave you a series of Cross-Sections books to show you the dynamics of the iconic vehicles from the classic "Star Wars(R)" films. Now with the introduction of the "Clone Wars(TM)" fleet, DK is bringing our fantastic Cross-Sections format -- updated with new computer-generated artwork -- to t[...]
Featuring intricate original art displaying the Star Wars vehicles, including the X-wing fighter and the Death Star, a vibrant guide offers three-dimensional, cross-section views depicting the inner workings and structures of each ship. 300,000 first printing.[...]
Designed for the battlefields of Europe at the height of the Cold War, the M60 and T-62 were the premier combat tanks of their day. However, it was in the deserts of the Middle East that they finally met in battle. This new Duel title examines the design and development of these main battle tanks, i[...]
Although US and Japanese tank forces first clashed in 1941, it was on in 1944 that tank-vs-tank action became more common as both sides poured larger numbers of tanks into the combat zone. These battles were a means of demonstrating each side's latest tank technology. For the US, the pinnacle of the[...]
As the Allies attempted to break out of Normandy, it quickly became apparent that there would be no easy victory over the Germans, and that every scrap of territory on the way to Berlin would have to be earned through hard fighting. This study concentrates on the ferocious battles between the German[...]
Hitler's lightning invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. This was the period when armoured warfare inscribed itself into global consciousness as the Poles desperately sought to stave off the Blitzkrieg. At the heart of the fighting on the ground, large numbers of[...]