Snipers at war

There have been many books written about military sniping, ranging from the ‘okay’ to very good. This work, however, is different. In one word it is ‘Brilliant’. This is written by a shooter who knows his stuff and it is aimed at a readership who know their stuff, also. After a background introduction, which is fascinating on its own, the author settles down to cover aspects and present them with supporting ballistic details, which would do a forensic scientist proud.

Anecdotes, first-hand accounts, history of firearms and individual snipers, it’s all here and it’s great. The section on WWI is highly informative and the standard is maintained throughout the book which comes right up to date. This book is never dull. Indeed, if you are going to have one book on sniping, this is it.

Author: John Walter
Publisher: Greenhill Books, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
ISBN: 9781784381844
Price: £25