Tag: Armour

Free Download Tim Everson, "Warfare In Ancient Greece: Arms and Armour From The Heroes Of Homer To Alexander the Great"
English | ISBN: 0750933186 | 2005 | 231 pages | EPUB | 1161 KB
In this first comprehensive study of Ancient Greek warfare for over 35 years, Tim Everson discusses clearly and thoroughly the background, weapons and tactics of the ancient Greeks. He describes the weapons, armour, helmets, chariots and other military equipment used in from c. 1550 to 150 BC and traces how and when various pieces of equipment came into use; whether they were introduced from other regions or were native developments; the effectiveness of the armour and weapons used and when and why things changed (or not). Set against a background of a broad history of Greek warfare – how they fought, why they fought and the developments in tactics over the centuries – he examines both the archaeological evidence of actual finds, as well as ancient depictions of military equipment on vases and in sculpture and literary evidence of Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides and many other ancient authors.

Free Download Timothy Dawson, "Armour Never Wearies Scale and Lamellar Armour in the West, from the Bronze Age to the 19th Century"
English | ISBN: 0752488627 | 2013 | 128 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
This is the first volume to bring together all the hitherto scattered evidence-archaeological, literary, and artistic-for the forms and uses of scale and lamellar armors in the region west of the Urals throughout the two thousand years during which these armors were used. Lamellar armor differs from the earlier scale armor in not needing a backing for the individual pieces of leather, iron, or bronze. The interpretation of this meticulous collection of data is informed by the author’s decades-long practical experience as a maker of arms and armor, martial artist, and horseman. It offers systematic definitions and analysis of these often misunderstood forms of armor, along with detailed diagrams and instructions that will be of great use to any who wish to turn their hands to reconstruction. Along the way, this unique synthesis of evidence and interpretation debunks myths that have arisen in recent years.

Free Download The Armour of Hitler’s Allies in Action, 1943-1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War) by Ian Baxter
English | February 22, 2023 | ISBN: 1399085441 | 128 pages | EPUB | 145 Mb
"…well done book and will be one that both enthusiasts and modelers alike will enjoy." ― ModelingMadness.Com

Free Download Terry J. Gander – PanzerKampfwagen 38(t) (Tanks & Armour)
Ian Allan Publishing | 2006 | ISBN: 071103091X | English | 100 pages | PDF | 107.05 MB
Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) – Pzkpfw 38(t) – Aufklarungspanzer 38(t) – Marder III (Ausf H & M) – Flakpanzer 38(t) – Flammpanzer 38(t) – Bergepanzer 38(t) – Hetzer – sIG 33/1Gw38(t) (Ausf H & M).

Free Download Angus Patterson – Fashion and Armour in Rennaissance Europe
V&A Publishing | 2009 | ISBN: 1851775811 | English | 120 pages | PDF | 107.87 MB
Of all the riches of the sixteenth-century European nobleman, none spoke more powerfully of his heroism, wealth, and taste than his armor, clothing, and weapons. Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s popular arms and armor collection―which includes the armor of such notables as Henry IV of France and Philip III of Spain-Angus Patterson looks at the suits designed to kill, protect, and impress.

Free Download E. Jaiwant Paul – Arms and Armour: Traditional Weapons of India
Roli Books | 2005 | ISBN: 8174363408 | English | 152 pages | PDF | 84.23 MB
This is one of a few rare books that provides and excellent introduction to the edged weapons and armor of India, from Early and Medieval History to the last century. It is richly illustrated with both beautiful and detailed photographs of weapons and armor of the ages as well as line drawings and sketches of typical forms. Both these and the text are useful to collectors for identification purposes. Historical tales are woven through the discussion to provide context for the items discussed.

Free Download Robert Forczyk, Chris Monteiro (Narrator), "Desert Armour: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41"
English | ASIN: B0CSLBQ9WS | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~13:15:00 | 375 MB
Robert Forczyk covers the development of armored warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941.
The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three years British and Commonwealth, and later United States, troops were in constant contact with Axis forces.
World War II bestselling author Robert Forczyk explores the first half of the history of the campaign, from the initial Italian offensive and the arrival of Rommel’s Panzergruppe Afrika to the British Operation Crusader offensive that led to the relief of Tobruk. He examines the armored forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations.

Free Download Michael Green, "Russian Armour in the Second World War"
English | 2013 | pages: 208 | ISBN: 1781591830 | EPUB | 99,7 mb
It was the Stalin’s tanks and armored fighting vehicles and their crews that finally pushed the German Army back from the outskirts of Moscow in late 1941 and early 1942. Proof of the Red Army tanks’ and AFVs’ effectiveness came at the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943 when they defeated the cream of the Panzertruppen, From that point on, the tanks and armored fighting vehicles of the Red Army continued their offensive operations until they victoriously entered Berlin in April and May 1945.

Free Download Medieval Arms and Armour: a Sourcebook. Volume II: 1400-1450
by Moffat, Ralph;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1837651485 | 267 pages | True PDF | 45.94 MB

Free Download Alex Clark, "Small-Scale Armour Modelling"
English | 2011 | pages: 194 | ISBN: 1849084149 | PDF | 20,9 mb
Since the mid-1990s, small-scale armour modelling has seen a great resurgence in popularity. This is largely due to major injection-moulded kit manufacturers such as Revell of Germany and, a few years later, Dragon Models Ltd entering the market for 1/72-scale armour models. Alongside this, numerous aftermarket manufacturers have also turned their attention to this scale and many types of accessories that were previously associated only with larger scale models are now available and commonplace for those in 1/72 scale. The popularity of this scale is also borne out by regular new releases and the continuing appearance of new aftermarket manufacturers. Reference and reading materials pertinent to this scale have also kept pace with these developments. Virtually all of the major modelling magazines feature small scale modelling articles, news and kit reviews. For a number of years there has been a successful, glossy, small-scale only magazine called Minitracks. On the Internet, there are numerous websites dedicated to small-scale modelling. Many of the most popular modelling sites, such as Missing-Links, have successful small scale forums and discussion groups. This book will cover all of the major aspects of small-scale armour modelling and will give an insight into Mr. Clark’s approach to construction, painting, finishing and presentation.