Table of Contents

An old weapon reinvented · Definition of a mortar · Ammunition · Categories · The British Army · The US Army · The Soviet Army · The German Army · The Italian Army · The Japanese Army · Other countries · Bibliography · Colour Plate Commentary · Index

About the Author

John Norris was born and educated in Jersey, Channel Islands. On coming to England he joined the Grenadier Guards, serving for six years with the regiment. He has been writing for military journals for over 20 years and has written three books for Brasseys and one for Sutton Publishing. He curently writes for several magazines and serves as an expert tour guide for Midas tours and Experts in Travel Ltd. Robert Calow was born and works as an illustrator in Leicester. After gaining a degree in graphic design from Leeds Polytechnic, he joined Eikon Illustration. Robert's main interests are in architecture, transport and military subjects. He has produced many prestigious projects, including work for Windsor Castle and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight for Corgi Classics. This is his first book for Osprey.