Mortars were used throughout the Second World War by all armies and in all theaters. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of i

The mortar has proved to be one of the most influential and prevalent infantry support weapons of the 20th century. Throughout the course of World War II many d

This book is about the development of the modern infantry mortar, from its origin during the First World War, through its evolution during the inter-war years,

This second volume of a Nazi soldier’s WWII diary continues the chronicle of his experiences on the Easter Front. A member of the Hitler Youth before the outb

Discusses the origins, developments, and effectiveness of pistols, rifles, machine guns, mortars, grenades, and other weapons used during World War II, on a cou