The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War IIWorld War II spawned a massive variety of weapons systems, many complex and confusing, but all fascinating. This lavishly illustrated volume details the military hardware used in the air, on the seas, and on the ground, by forces around the globe between 1939 and 1945. Covers 1,500 weapons systems, including tanks, small arms, warplanes, artillery, ships, and submarines. Each weapons system is illustrated by detailed profile artwork, together with a