This book contains these articles:1) " Firepower"
- Artillery of the Modern German Army Artillery is an essential component of any self-respecting army, & the German Bundeswehr has an impressive artillery force. Its main weapon systems are the M109A3GEA2, Panzerhaubitze 2000 & MLRS, & these weapon systems are explained in considerable detail, accompanied by a broad cross-section of photos. The article also covers associated equipment such as radar & recce systems.2) Italian Pumas in Action Italy has produced the Puma series of armored vehicles in 4x 4 & 6x 6 configurations. This article examines principally the Puma 6x 6 version while on active service in Afghanistan & Iraq. The detailed photos offer good coverage of vehicles both internally & externally, & the text offers background information.3 ) Iron Warrior The 1st Armored Division of the U.S. Army is based in Germany, & this article describes a major exercise conducted by constituent units. The whole range of vehicles operated by the U.S. Army (e.g. M113, Bradley, Abrams) have been captured by the camera lens as they participate in this large-scale FTX in various locales.4 ) Iraqistan at NTC There have been many articles & books written on U.S. troops in Iraq & Afghanistan, but where do units do their pre-deployment training? The National Training Center (NTC) in California's Mojave Desert offers the perfect environment for troops to hone their skills as they work amidst Iraqi role-players & "insurgents". This article looks at the current type of training conducted at the NTC.1/35 scale profile of Merkava IV