Superguns 1854-1991 Extreme Ar

This short Osprey New Vanguard book covers the quest for a supergun that could inflict damage at ranges beyond that of conventional artillery. The account begins with German long-range guns used to bombard Paris during World War I. It progresses through Nazi revenge weapons (V-3) to nuclear-capable artillery of the Cold War and experimental designs of the modern era (Project Babylon). The author has made the most of the often-limited material available in the public realm to provide a quick survey, along with some interesting photographs and illustrations. The concept has long since been overtaken by the availability of reliable air and missile-delivered munitions, but this short account may interest historical buffs on the topic. Recommended.