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Author: Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher: Amber Books
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781908273178
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated with color profile artworks, this book is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from the end of World War II, through the Cold War to the current conflict in Afghanistan. This is an excellent reference guide for modelers or any enthusiast with an interest in twentieth-century military technology.
Author: Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781909160682
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, this book is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from World War I to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Organised by conflict and within each war by front, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force. This is an excellent reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the modern world.
Author: John Walter
Publisher: Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781853673641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated guide to Kalashnikov rifles.
Author: Chris McNab
Publisher:
Published: 2014-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781625880468
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This engaging title provides readers with a comprehensive overview of how small arms have been used in military combat around the world. The title begins with a discussion of small arms, their importance and use in battles, and how this has changed over time. This section is followed by almanac-style entries that highlight featured small arms models throughout history, including specifications and performance statistics, and contributions in battle. "
Author: Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2012-12-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1448892457
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiles small arms, assault rifles, light support weapons, and infantry soldiers.
Author: Rupert Matthews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-10-01
Total Pages: 621
ISBN-13: 1626862729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
Author: Anthony G. Williams
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
Published: 2008-11-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781847970305
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe machine gun had a dramatic effect on the conduct of warfare; one or two men operating a single machine could produce the same weight of fire as a squadron of rifles, and when used against an inferior enemy, the effect could be devestating. During the First World War, the use of the machine gun in conjunction with massed barbed wire and other obstacles put an end to battlefield mobility until new weapons and tactics could be devised. This book describes the development of the machine gun from the earliest models to the present day. The focus is very much on portable infantry weapons used in the support role, so automatic cannon of 20mm and larger calibres are excluded. The categories of weapon included are, therefore, Light Machine Guns [LMGs], a term which includes the Squad Automatic Weapon [SAW] and Light Support Weapon [LSW]; Medium Machine Guns [MMGs]; Heavy Machine Guns [HMGs] and General Purpose Machine Guns [GPMGs]. One specialist variety of machine guns is included in a separate chapter: the grenade machine gun [GMG], also known as the automatic grenade launcher [AGL]. With a country-by-country breakdown of machine guns, including comprehensive appendices of gun and ammunition data, along with hundreds of photographs, this is a comprehensive study of a most effective battlefield weapon.
Author: W. Seth Carus
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Published: 2017-08-03
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780160941481
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication gives a history of biological warfare (BW) from the prehistoric period through the present, with a section on the future of BW. The publication relies on works by historians who used primary sources dealing with BW. In-depth definitions of biological agents, biological weapons, and biological warfare (BW) are included, as well as an appendix of further reading on the subject. Related items: Arms & Weapons publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/arms-weapons Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT & CBRNE) publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/hazardous-materials-hazmat-cbrne
Author: Jonathan Mallory House
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 235
ISBN-13: 1428915834
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Anthony G. Williams
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
Published: 2007-05-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781861268945
DOWNLOAD EBOOKModern Combat Pistols provides a comprehensive account of the development of military and police semi-automatic pistols and their ammunition from 1945 to present day. It follows on from the same authors critically acclaimed Assault Rifle [Crowood 2004]. The first part of the book looks at defensive and offensive pistols, the difference between military and police pistols, and special-purpose weapons such as silenced and underwater pistols. The history of the handgun before 1945 is described, and there is an examination both of the development of the semi-automatic pistol since 1945 and of future trends in pistol design. The second part of the book is divided up on a country-by-country basis. Each countrys section starts with a historical overview of pistol development in that country before giving a description and technical data for each individual weapon. Appendices cover technical aspects of semi-automatic and ammunition design.
