"Janes" Topic
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| jony663 | 24 Aug 2006 3:56 a.m. PST |
I am trying to find references like Jane's but for the 70's and 60's. Did Janes have references on AFV back than. Jon |
| vojvoda | 24 Aug 2006 5:14 a.m. PST |
Not sure about early Janes but I started using them and subscribing to the magazine around 1977. I still have some issues as I was an Image Interpreter for a few years early in military service.
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James Mattes |
| Khazarmac | 24 Aug 2006 5:21 a.m. PST |
I have some military guides like Janes for the 70's/80's. Was there something specific you were after? Also try second hand bookshops, that's where I got mine. |
| The Gonk | 24 Aug 2006 7:34 a.m. PST |
I've got an AFV from '80-81, IIRC. |
| jizbrand | 24 Aug 2006 9:20 a.m. PST |
From their home page: "Founded in 1898, Jane's has always been at the forefront of publishing and developing information solutions for its customers. Jane's provides an unique and independent service that allows its clients the ability to make mission or business critical decisions with assurance." Their first ship data was published in 1898. No front page listing, though, of when their first AFV book was published, although I'd suspect much earlier than 1970s. |
| GrossKaliefornja | 24 Aug 2006 3:26 p.m. PST |
Perhaps do a search in the British Library online catalog? |
| jony663 | 25 Aug 2006 4:03 a.m. PST |
Khazarmac What were the titles, I was looking for the earliest information, but with out a title it is hard.
Thank you Jon |
| Khazarmac | 26 Aug 2006 1:54 a.m. PST |
The volume I was thinking of (just dug it out) was "Jane's World Armoured Fighting Vehicles" by Christoper Foss, published 1976. I got this as I am interested in gaming the British Army, but with Chieftains and FV432s as oppose to Challengers and Warriors. I also got a couple of books of a similar vintage on the British Army (can't recall titles, sorry). All bought from 2nd hand book shops. Malc |
| Khazarmac | 26 Aug 2006 12:48 p.m. PST |
Links here to ABE Books; link |
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