The FN Minimi Light Machine Gun

When the Belgian armaments manufacturing company of Fabrique Nationale revealed the Minimi light machine in the 1980s, it was an innovative design. Capable of firing either belt-fed ammunition or magazines, it was way ahead of anything else in service. It had been a long time coming, as this work reminds us, but the wait was worth it. Over time, more and more armies became interested and today it is in use with armies around the world, including America and Britain. The author guides the reader through a fascinating history and development of this weapon, as though presenting a training lecture for its use in combat. He covers all the variations and roles of the weapon, such as grenade launcher and vehicle mounting. Great diagrams and cutaway illustrations, along with photographs and a readable text, makes this a ‘must-have’ book for weapon enthusiasts.