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Info on 60+ weapons, including semiautomatics & auto-loaders, including the Mauser, Lee-Enfield, & Tokarev. 160 illus; 8.5x6 inches, 144 pgs.
• A compact and authoritative guide to military rifles
• Covers rifles from Britain, the USA, Germany, Russia, and elsewhere
• Includes technical data and performance details
The twentieth century was a true testing ground for tactics, conducting warfare, and, inevitably, weaponry. The mainstay of all armies in the two great confrontations of that century was the military rifle. This informative book presents information on more than 60 weapons, including semiautomatics and auto-loaders, including the Mauser, Lee-Enfield, and Tokarev. A detailed description of each rifle and its key features is supported by technical data and specially selected illustrations. Details of relevant ammunition and accessories complete the work.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Walter is a respected authority and is the author of numerous books, including numerous contributions to the Greenhill Military Manuals series, The Guns That Won the West (1-85367-351-X), The Luger Story (1-85367436-2), and The Greenhill Dictionary of Guns and Gunmakers (1-85367-392-7).
• A compact and authoritative guide to military rifles
• Covers rifles from Britain, the USA, Germany, Russia, and elsewhere
• Includes technical data and performance details
The twentieth century was a true testing ground for tactics, conducting warfare, and, inevitably, weaponry. The mainstay of all armies in the two great confrontations of that century was the military rifle. This informative book presents information on more than 60 weapons, including semiautomatics and auto-loaders, including the Mauser, Lee-Enfield, and Tokarev. A detailed description of each rifle and its key features is supported by technical data and specially selected illustrations. Details of relevant ammunition and accessories complete the work.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Walter is a respected authority and is the author of numerous books, including numerous contributions to the Greenhill Military Manuals series, The Guns That Won the West (1-85367-351-X), The Luger Story (1-85367436-2), and The Greenhill Dictionary of Guns and Gunmakers (1-85367-392-7).
