Weapons & Equipment

Weapons & equipment books explore the engines and the means of war. As horrific as they can be as a tool, the engineering and capabilities of everything from ships to planes to standard issue rifles can be fascinating and incredible.

When so much of a war depends on the weapons in use, these deadly tools can be what turns the tide of a battle. Booktopia stocks a full range of these reads, from armoured vehicles studies and firearms reference guides to naval weaponry books.

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American Tanks of World War II is a popular read amongst anyone obsessed with military equipment. This release takes a closer look at the design and capabilities of the 90,000 AFVs produced by the USA during the war. It covers each type, from the M3 Stuart to the M4 Sherman and the T12 halftrack, all with illustrations and completed technical specifications.

The Making of the Atomic Bomb is another fascinating read. It shares the story of how the bomb was developed, and how it went from merely a theoretical discussion to a fully fledged weapon of terrifying destruction in just 25 years. In great detail, it covers each step, the scientists involved, and the final result.

Naval weaponry books
Battle at sea has a storied past, and Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History showcases a wide swathe of the vessels that became legend. Some of these ships were trading vessels, others were notable for their discoveries and voyages, and some were involved with major wars. Together, this is a fascinating look at history through the lens of ships and the people that sailed them.

In Battle of the Atlantic, we learn about the struggle between Allied naval and air forces and Hitler’s notorious U-boats. It all began with the false belief that it would be similar to World War I, when the British Royal Navy confidently won the North Atlantic. As the war progressed, it became clear that the weaponry and tactics of the U-boats required a lot more work to defeat. This book includes maps, diagrams, artworks, and photographs, together painting a colourful picture of the first 15 months of the war at sea.