LIFE Explores History of the Rifle
LIFE Explores History of the Rifle

Author: LIFE Magazine

Publisher: Time Home Entertainment

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1547855517

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LIFE Explores History of the Rifle begins with a bang with the discovery of the explosive combination of charcoal, potassium nitrate, and sulfur. From 10th Century China to the United States, this special edition details the evolution of the weapon including innovative modifications such as improved ignition devices allowing single shooters to aim, fire, and hit targets. Although the innovation of the rifle improved efficiency and efficacy, the smaller, sleeker, and more sophisticated model of the rifle posed a threat, including increased crime and conflict. Traverse the Old World, the Civil War, and the Wild West and explore how the evolution of this firearm has changed warfare, society, and history irrevocably

Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part II
Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part II

Author: Charles Lemons

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-02-06

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1105517721

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This is Part II of a two part volume on the identification of Coats and Jackets used by U.S. Army ground forces during World War II. This part covers Raincoats, Wet Weather Jackets, Cold weather jackets, coats, overcoats and parkas, as well as specialized uniform coats like the Tank Jacket, Mountain Jacket and Paratroop jacket. It includes information on how the clothing was issued, stock number data, acquisition cost, and who manufactured each of the items. This book is part of an 8 volume set on U.S. Army ground forces uniforms of World War II

The Struggle for the World
The Struggle for the World

Author: James 1905-1987 Burnham

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781013860713

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima

Author: Richard F. Newcomb

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780805070712

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Originally published: New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1965.