Purnell's Illustrated Encyclopedia of modern Weapons and Warfare is a partwork originating with Purnell in 1967–1969, republished under the Phoebus brand.
Its contributors and editors included Bill Gunston (aviation), Ian V. Hogg (land weapons), John Batchelor (illustrations) and editor Bernard Fitzsimons.
Levels of detail varied from a short paragraph, to several pages of technical and operational analysis.
In addition to the main content there were a number of John Batchelor posters and other promotional offers.
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