After retiring from the military, Ian V. Hogg pursued the career of military author and historian. He was editor of Jane's Infantry Weapons from 1972 to 1994. He worked with a skilled artist, John Batchelor, to ensure that his books were well illustrated with cutaway diagrams. A Great reference for German handguns covering most of the more common pistols from the period. from 1871 through 1945. Included Mauser, Menz, Parabellum (luger), Pistole Modell, Sauer, Walther, and many more. Many excellent black and white photos showing details.