Books by Chris McNab

Chris McNab

Chris McNab is a British writer and historian known for his expertise in military history and weaponry. He has authored over 100 books on a wide range of topics, including the history of warfare, special forces, and military tactics. McNab's writing style is characterized by his thorough research, detailed analysis, and engaging storytelling.

One of his most notable works is "The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War," which provides a comprehensive overview of the conflict and its impact on the world. McNab's contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known aspects of military history and highlighting the experiences of soldiers on the frontlines.

McNab's impact on the literary genre of military history is significant, as he has brought attention to important events and individuals that have shaped the course of warfare. His ability to make complex historical topics accessible to a wide audience has earned him a reputation as a respected authority in the field of military history.

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The Pocket Book of Orwell

The Pocket Book of Orwell

A Concise Introduction to Orwell’s Writings and Ideas

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Secret Weapons of World War II

Secret Weapons of World War II

The Undercover Innovations in Military Armaments, 1939-45

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2025
Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

His Life and Work

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

The Theoretical Physicist Who Shaped Our View of the Cosmos

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2025
Native American Legends Illustrated

Native American Legends Illustrated

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2025
World War II Encyclopedia of Aircraft, Tanks & Warships

World War II Encyclopedia of Aircraft, Tanks & Warships

Over 1200 Illustrations

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2025
J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer

The Man Behind the Atom Bomb

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2025
Sergey Brin and Larry Page

Sergey Brin and Larry Page

The Men Who Created Google

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2024
Bill Gates

Bill Gates

Tech Giant and Philanthropist

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2024
SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training

SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2024
Abandoned Towns

Abandoned Towns

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Coalition Armor vs Iraqi Forces

Coalition Armor vs Iraqi Forces

Iraq 2003–06

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2024
Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft

Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2024
World War II Tank Spotter's Guide

World War II Tank Spotter's Guide

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2024
Waffen-SS Soldier vs Soviet Rifleman

Waffen-SS Soldier vs Soviet Rifleman

Rostov-on-Don and Kharkov 1942–43

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2023
The SVD Dragunov Rifle

The SVD Dragunov Rifle

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2023
Mountains

Mountains

Great Peaks and Ranges of the World

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2023
Extreme Fitness

Extreme Fitness

Military Workouts and Fitness Challenges for Maximising Performance

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2023
Clearing the Way

Clearing the Way

U.S. Army Engineers in World War II

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2023
Soviet Machine Guns of World War II

Soviet Machine Guns of World War II

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Innovator, Entrepreneur and Visionary

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
Armies of the Iran–Iraq War 1980–88

Armies of the Iran–Iraq War 1980–88

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos

The World-Changing Entrepreneur

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
German Kriegsmarine in WWII

German Kriegsmarine in WWII

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
US Soldier vs Chinese Soldier

US Soldier vs Chinese Soldier

Korea 1951–53

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2022
The U.S. Army Infantryman Vietnam Pocket Manual

The U.S. Army Infantryman Vietnam Pocket Manual

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Arab Armour vs Israeli Armour

Arab Armour vs Israeli Armour

Six-Day War 1967

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2021
The M4 Carbine

The M4 Carbine

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2021
Mammals

Mammals

300 Amazing Animals

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2021
The Crusades

The Crusades

Holy War, Piety and Politics in Christendom from the First Crusade to the Reconquista

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2021
Hitler's Tanks

Hitler's Tanks

German Panzers of World War II

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2020
US Air Cavalry Trooper vs North Vietnamese Soldier

US Air Cavalry Trooper vs North Vietnamese Soldier

Vietnam 1965–68

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2020
US Super Carrier

US Super Carrier

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2020
Weapons

Weapons

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2019
History of World War II

History of World War II

The campaigns, battles and weapons from 1939 to 1945

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2019
Walker Bulldog vs T-54

Walker Bulldog vs T-54

Laos and Vietnam 1971–75

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2019
Iceland

Iceland

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2019
The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939–1945

The Paratrooper Training Pocket Manual 1939–1945

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2019
Sagger Anti-Tank Missile vs M60 Main Battle Tank

Sagger Anti-Tank Missile vs M60 Main Battle Tank

Yom Kippur War 1973

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2018
Military Vehicles

Military Vehicles

300 Innovative Forms of Transport

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2018
Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior

Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior

499–479 BC

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2018
The Improbable Victory

The Improbable Victory

The Campaigns, Battles and Soldiers of the American Revolution, 1775–83 : In Association with The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2017
German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier

German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier

Stalingrad 1942–43

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2017
How to Pass the SAS and Special Forces Selection Course

How to Pass the SAS and Special Forces Selection Course

Fitness, Nutrition, Survival Techniques, Weapon Skills

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2016
The Barrett Rifle

The Barrett Rifle

Sniping and anti-materiel rifles in the War on Terror

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2016
The Flamethrower

The Flamethrower

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2015
Riot Control Vehicles

Riot Control Vehicles

1945–Present

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2015
The Roman Army

The Roman Army

The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2012
Tommy, First World War Soldier

Tommy, First World War Soldier

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2012
The Uzi Submachine Gun

The Uzi Submachine Gun

Chris McNab
Paperback
Published: 2011
The Machine Gun Story

The Machine Gun Story

Chris McNab
Hardcover
Published: 2010