Small Arms 1945-Present - Couverture rigide

Dougherty, Martin J

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1908273178 ISBN 13 : 9781908273178

Editeur : Amber Books, 2012

Synopsis

An excellent reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the twentieth century Illustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Small Arms 1945 Present is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from the end of World War II, through the Cold War to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Arranged chronologically and by theatre of war, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force, noting the changing uses of small arms and the development of the role of high-powered sniper rifles, such as the M110. All the key types of small arms are featured, such as handguns, submachine guns, machine guns, automatic rifles and grenade launchers, and all the major models are included, such as the M16 rifle, the AK-47, Uzi and the Gepard M1. The book covers the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Six Day War, Yom Kippur War, the Yugoslav War, Chechnya, Iraq and Afghanistan.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Martin J Dougherty is an author and former defence analyst specialising in military subjects. His published works include books on modern warfare, weaponry and military vehicles. He has spoken at several defence industry conferences, presenting papers on subjects ranging from precision-guided weapons to asymmetric warfare.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Amber Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908273178
• ISBN 13: 9781908273178
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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