The author is best known for his historical novels, especially the gripping Sharpe series, and this, his first factual historical work, reads as well as any...
continue reading >This is how a book charting the history and development of a rifle should be written – excellent text and highly detailed illustration. In short, it...
continue reading >Since this book appeared the British army has withdrawn from its commitment in Afghanistan and cutbacks in the defence budget means further withdrawals. Despite this, the...
continue reading >Pete Moore tests a Yugo M24/47 Mauser – a classic K98-type military bolt-action and, underneath the grime, discovers a wolf in sheep’s clothing…
continue reading >Mark Camoccio reckons Tracer’s Tri-Star lamp kit is well worth a look
continue reading >Bruce Potts takes a trip down memory lane with a new, 22 rimfire, moving target system
continue reading >Mark Camoccio considers the not so humble spring gun and explains why they are hard to shoot yet equally rewarding
continue reading >Pete Moore looks at getting more consistency from your 22 LR ammo
continue reading >Despite having literally hundreds of weapons to choose from in the more than 150 years covered in this book, the author, presents the reader with just...
continue reading >John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was instrumental in helping create the shape that Europe is today. The battles he fought during his campaigns were masterfully...
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