Mini Encyclopedia: Modern Artillery brings together 300 of the most
important examples of artillery used or designed between 1900 and the
year 2000.
Beginning with the guns that pounded the trenches in World War I, the
book details all the major forms of artillery in service throughout the
century. From handheld anti-tank devices, anti-aircraft guns, and field
pieces of World War II to the recent tactical and strategic missiles,
Modern Artillery provides a wide survey of the development and use of
artillery, with the entries conveniently placed into categories for easy
reference. Each artillery piece featured is illustrated by a full-color
artwork and accompanied by a detailed specifications table giving the
country of origin and technical details of the weapon, including where
appropriate the caliber, elevation, muzzle velocity, traverse, and
range, all measurements being provided in imperial and metric. Each
entry also contains text summarizing the weapon's development and
service history.