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Graphic War: The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II [Hardcover]

Donald Nijboer
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4 Aug 2005

"A superb collection of "top secret" drawings from World War II."

Almost all of the material in this book was originally listed as Restricted -- Official Use Only and was previously unpublished in any form.

Fascinating and informative, the illustrations in Graphic War are from top secret training manuals and colorful wartime posters. Remarkable in both scope and concept, the book is packed with detailed cutaway drawings of the aircraft and airborne weaponry so critical to the war efforts of Allied and Axis forces alike.

Many of the graphic artists and technical illustrators employed by the Allies, and most employed by the Axis powers, remain anonymous. Their work survives on these pages, however, to provide rare and unique insight into war room strategy and the air- and ground-crew trainee classroom.

While governments have long enlisted the talents of artists to record specific battles, the illustrations in this book were created for a much different purpose: they were intended to help young men win battles and survive to fight another day.



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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Boston Mills Press (4 Aug 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1550464248
  • ISBN-13: 978-1550464245
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 2.7 x 27.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 638,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Meant for instruction yet often beautiful -- the Halifax III bomber is a Venus in rivets. Donald Nijober makes all clear via trim text and captions.--David Elliott"San Diego Union-Tribune" (11/27/2005)

About the Author

Donald Nijboer is co-author, with photographer Dan Patterson, of "Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors," "Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions" and "Cockpits of the Cold War." He lives in Toronto, Ontario.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Military History with a difference!! 26 Jun 2006
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For anyone with the remotest interest in WW2 history,this book provides an insight into the publications issued for the airmen of WW2 to whom we owe so much !! Covering aspects of aircraft construction in great detail and "the way it works" exploded drawings..this excellent publication throws a new light on the weapons of the last World war..The never before seen details on Gunnery aiming ...Evacuation of burning aircraft..Sea ditching and Lifeboat drill etc; covers a field rarely seen by readers to date!!A book that can be referred to time and time again.This book can be enjoyed by all ages and is highly recommended!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious selection of WW2 Aviation Drawings 27 Feb 2006
By M. R. N. Shackelford TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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If, like me, you are the sort of nerd who finds 1930's and 1940's aviation drawings to be thoroughly addictive in their attention to detail and their historical resonance, then this is the perfect book.
The book contains original WW2 cut-away drawings from the UK, US, Germany and Russia, of all the major aircraft, plus details such as turrets, bombs, engines etc etc. Also includes a wide variety of posters, advertisments and other aviation ephemera.
A delight - for browsing on a cold winter's night - or as a historical reference. Reproduced in glorious colour, on large format pages, with lots of helpful captions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars top book 3 April 2013
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saw this in a well known book shop and this was considerably cheaper top class book well laid out easy to read amazing graphic drawings first class service .
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