Superguns 1854-1991: Extreme artillery from the Paris Gun and the V-3 to Iraq's Project Babylon

Superguns explores the history of the world's most powerful artillery pieces, from William Armstrong's 19th-century "monster guns" to the latest research into hypersonic electro-magnetic railguns. It examines the technology and role of these weapons in various eras, including the 1918 "Wilhelm Gun," the World War II "V-3" gun, the Cold War atomic cannons, and the Iraqi "Supergun" designed for Saddam Hussein. Illustrated throughout, it provides an authoritative history of the greatest and most ambitious artillery pieces of all time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Over the past 150 years, gun designers have relentlessly pursued the creation of artillery with exceptional range and destructive power, ranging from William Armstrong's 19th-century "monster guns" to the cutting-edge research into hypersonic electro-magnetic railguns. In this comprehensive exploration, Superguns delves into the technology and significance of these remarkable weapons, examining their historical impact and technological advancements. Through a case study approach, the book delves into the 1918 "Wilhelm Gun," designed to bombard Paris from behind German trenches, the World War II "V-3" gun intended to bombard London across the English Channel, the Cold War atomic cannons of the United States and the Soviet Union, and the story of Dr. Gerald Bull's HARP program and the Iraqi "Supergun" he designed for Saddam Hussein. With numerous illustrations, Superguns offers an authoritative and comprehensive history of the most formidable and ambitious artillery pieces throughout history.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 247 x 182 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472826107