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 is what firearms enthusiasts have come to expect from the combination of author, a highly regarded weapon expert, and Osprey.
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The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastics.
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America came into the Second World War in 1941 at a time when it was equipping...
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Since the M-16 rifle was introduced into service with the American army during the Vietnam War,...
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In just over 90 pages the authors of this work take the reader on whistle-stop tour...
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Looking at newsreel footage of Special Forces on operations the imagery shows them armed with many types of modern weaponry, and there amongst all the hardware is the venerable MP5 SMG.
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The landings on D-Day 6th June 1944, as incredible as they were, formed only part of...
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When considering occupied territories in WWII, we naturally tend to think of European countries, but in...
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Derek Landers takes a look at the pinfire system and suggests that they deserve a little more recognition
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In 1941, when Hitler launched Germany’s attack against Russia (Operation Barbarossa), he held the Russian army...
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The character of Hitler has been the subject of many books and documentaries, yet his personality continues to fascinate.
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This book was originally published in 1990 and 15 years later it was in its 9th impression, plus in 2010 it was produced in digital format. The subject is popular with modellers but increasingly we see more RAF being depicted at re-enactment events.
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We each buy our ‘Poppy’ every year but how many people today give any thought to the significance and how the symbol came about?
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Histories on battles or wars tend to focus on the fighting men because, after all, that...
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Wars are not fought just with weapons and tanks, brains and nerves can also bring about...
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During WWII bridges of all sizes were considered invaluable to operational manoeuvring. Some were seized with...
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Of all the battles fought during the First World War, it is the Somme which evokes...
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During the course of their long histories, the Guards have been called on to serve in...
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Originally released in 1993 this is a fully updated and expanded edition taking the role of the sniper into the 21stcentury.
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that was complicated both militarily and politically. Do not be put off by its small size...
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