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Books by Michael Haskew






The Wehrmacht
The Growth and Organisation of German Land Forces (WWII Germany)
by Michael E. Haskew
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2018 by Amber Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-78274-592-1, ISBN: 1-78274-592-0

"The Wehrmacht (meaning ‘defensive might’) encompassed the entire German armed forces during World War II. Rising from the ashes of the post-World War I Reichswehr in 1935, the Wehrmacht became one of the cornerstones of Hitler’s re- assertion of German military might. More than 18 million men passed through the ranks of the Wehrmacht over of the 10 years of its existence. World War II Germany: The Wehrmacht focuses on the German land fo ..."






The Airborne in World War II
An Illustrated History of America's Paratroopers in Action
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-12446-3, ISBN: 1-250-12446-8

"D-Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge―the US Airborne divisions were integral at all these major points in World War II. But they also played a significant role in North Africa, where they first saw action, and in Italy in 1943. Right on the tail of these planes, this expert history follows the airborne divisions from the redesignation and initial training of the 82nd in 1942 through to their final, momentous missions in t ..."






The Marines in World War II
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-10116-7, ISBN: 1-250-10116-6

"2016 will mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the United States into World War II and sent thousands of US Marines to fight and die on tiny islands half a world away. Today, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Tarawa are household names that hold legendary status on the Marines’ roll of honor. But in 1941, the Marine Corps was a small expeditionary force with outdated equipment and an unproven new mission―amphibious a ..."






Aircraft Carriers
The Illustrated History of the World's Most Important Warships
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2016 by Zenith Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4814-7, ISBN: 0-7603-4814-6

"Step aboard the floating cities that patrol international waters, launch aircraft from their decks, and decide the fate of war. Behold the king of naval warfare: the aircraft carrier. Soon after the Wright Brothers' historic flight in 1903, officials explored the airplane's military applications. The seaplane and the flying boat were conceived to combine air and naval operations, but their potential proved limited. Aircraft that coul ..."






Tank
100 Years of the World's Most Important Armored Military Vehicle
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2015 by Zenith Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4963-2, ISBN: 0-7603-4963-0

"Explore the 100-year evolution of the tank and its role on the battlefield, from World War I to today's armored fighting vehicles. From the Greek phalanx to Roman siege engines, plans by Leonardo da Vinci, and the wondrous imagination of H. G. Wells, the idea of the armored fighting vehicle--the tank--has crossed centuries and given rise to the technologically advanced land warfare systems that populate the armies of countries large an ..."






The World's Greatest Tanks(Illustrated)
An History
by Michael E. Haskew, Michael Kerrigan
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Amber Books
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-78274-108-4, ISBN: 1-78274-108-9

"The World’s Greatest Tanks features 52 of the best armored fighting vehicles from World War I to the present day. Beginning with the prototype Mark V Male in 1917, the book ranges from World War I, World War II, through the Cold War and up to the highly sophisticated tanks that have seen recent service in wars in the Balkans, Caususus, and Middle East. From the Soviet T-34 and German Panther tanks of World War II to the M1A2 Abrams, Cha ..."






Modern Tanks and Artillery, 1945-Present
The Authoritative Illustrated History
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, Published 2014 by Metro
ISBN-13: 978-1-4351-5705-7, ISBN: 1-4351-5705-2






COMPARED & CONTRASTED ARTILLERY
(From World War 1 To the Present Day)
by Michael E. Haskew
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2010 by Amber Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-907446-03-0, ISBN: 1-907446-03-6






De Gaulle(1st Edition)
Lessons in Leadership from the Defiant General (World Generals Series)
by Michael E. Haskew, Christer Jorgensen, Chris Mcnab, Eric Niderost, Rob S. Rice
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2011 by St. Martin's Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-11081-6, ISBN: 0-230-11081-9

"Charles de Gaulle once stated, "France has no friends, only interests," and it was this strength of mind and love of country that took the region from an occupied territory during World War II to a leader in the Allied cause. Convinced that his personal destiny and that of his beloved country were intertwined, de Gaulle's life's work was dedicated to advancing its preeminence among nations. Even while the country lay prostrate before th ..."






Compared and Contrasted(1st Edition)
Artillery (Compared & Contrasted)
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2010 by Amber Books Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-1-906626-98-3, ISBN: 1-906626-98-7

"Moving from early catapults and ballistae to the technological marvels of the present day, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the 'queen of the battlefield'."






The Sniper at War(1st Edition)
From the American Revolutionary War to the Present Day
by Michael E. Haskew, Mike. Haskew
Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2005 by Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-33651-6, ISBN: 0-312-33651-9

"Nothing chills the blood of a soldier on the battle field more than the crack of a rifle shot and the cry of "Sniper!" A skilled sniper can stop even large units in their tracks and damge the enemy's morale. The Sniper at War looks at the impact and role of the sniper from the American Revolutionary War to the present day. From the very beginning, snipers risked their lives for the chance of a clean "kill." Haskew looks at how the art o ..."






Tanks
(Inside Out)
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2019 by Amber Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-78274-727-7, ISBN: 1-78274-727-3

"This illustrated reference contains everything you want to know about all the important tanks from 1916 to the present.   Featuring detailed illustrations and color photographs, Tanks is a comprehensive, chronological study of the key tanks and armored fighting vehicles built since they were first used in World War I. Every entry gets three-four pages and includes a design and development history, full specs, and cutaway artwork labele ..."






M4 Sherman Tanks(Illustrated)
The History of America's Most Iconic Fighting Vehicles
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2016 by Voyageur Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-5030-0, ISBN: 0-7603-5030-2

" Seventy-five years ago the most quintessentially American tank was built: the M4 Sherman, which featured heavily in the Allies' World War II victory and later in films such as "Fury," starring Brad Pitt. Seventy-five years after it first rumbled into service, the M4 Sherman remains the most quintessentially American tank ever conceived. What the E-unit locomotive is to railroading, what the Corvette is to sports cars, the Sherman tan ..."






Rifles & Muskets(1st Edition)
From 1450 to the Present Day (Collector's Guides)
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Amber Books
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-78274-151-0, ISBN: 1-78274-151-8

"Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling - the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology. From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector's Guide to Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century ..."






Modern Tanks and Artillery 1945-Present
(The World's Great Weapons)
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2014 by Amber Books
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-78274-205-0, ISBN: 1-78274-205-0

"Illustrated with hundreds of detailed artworks of AFVs and their markings, Modern Tanks and Artillery is a comprehensive study of the armored fighting vehicles and guns of every nationality from the beginning of the Cold War to the present. The book is split into two volumes, the first detailing tanks and AFVs, and the second covering artillery guns, rockets and self-propelled guns. Each volume is further subdivided by theater and confl ..."






Small Arms
1914 to Present Day (The World's Greatest Weapons)
by Michael E. Haskew, Greg O'brien, Martin J. Dougherty
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2013 by Sterling
ISBN-13: 978-1-4351-4652-5, ISBN: 1-4351-4652-2

"Traces the use of small arms from the beginning of World War I to the present, including weapons used in trench warfare, the Spanish Civil War, the Eastern Front in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Arab-Israeli wars"






Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World 1200-1860
by Michael E. Haskew, Christer Jorgensen, Chris Mcnab, Eric Niderost, Rob S. Rice
Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by Metro Books
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-905704-96-5, ISBN: 1-905704-96-8

"Denne bog gennemgår orientens krigshistorie fra 1200 til 1860. Infanteriets historie såvel som kamp fra hesteryg, kommandostruktur, belejringsteknik og søkrig gennemgås i denne bog."






The World's Most Powerful Machines Ser.
The World's Most Powerful Tanks
by Michael E. Haskew
Library, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Rosen Young Adult
ISBN-13: 978-1-4994-6558-7, ISBN: 1-4994-6558-0

"The Worlds Most Powerful Tanks is an expert examination of the most successful tanks of the past hundred years. Beginning with the prototype Mark V Male in 1917, the book features 52 of the best armored fighting vehicles from World War I, World War II, through the Cold War to today. Each entry is examined over two spreads and includes a brief description of the tanks development and history, a color profile artwork, photographs, key fea ..."






Artillery from Ancient Catapults Present
by Bookmart Limited
Published 2008 by Amber Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-905704-76-7, ISBN: 1-905704-76-3






Artillery; From the Civil War to the Present Day(1st Edition)
by Michael E. Haskew
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2008 by Metro Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4351-0124-1, ISBN: 1-4351-0124-3

"Moving from early catapults and hallistae to the technological marvels of the present day, Artillery from the Civil War to the Present Day is a comprehensive guide to the "queen of the battlefield." Every period of artillery development is explored - beginning with the history of artillery from ancient times and the first use of gunpowder as a propellant during the Soong dynasty of the late twelfth century, through the Civil War, World ..."



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