
Small Arms 1914-1945
The Essential Weapons Identification Guide
Michael E. Haskew(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. March 2012
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-908273-75-8 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, this fact-filled volume is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations across both world wars. Organised by conflict and within each war by front, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force.
All the key small arms are featured, such as handguns, machine guns and submachine guns, bolt-action and automatic rifles, and grenade launchers, and all the key models are included, such as the Colt .45 handgun, the Thompson M1928 submachine gun, the Type 92 machine gun, the SMLE rifle, the Bren gun, the MP40 machine pistol, and the M1 Garand rifle.
With more than 200 colour profile artworks and with accompanying specifications and background text, Small Arms 1914-45: The Essential Weapons Identification Guide is an excellent reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the twentieth century.
All the key small arms are featured, such as handguns, machine guns and submachine guns, bolt-action and automatic rifles, and grenade launchers, and all the key models are included, such as the Colt .45 handgun, the Thompson M1928 submachine gun, the Type 92 machine gun, the SMLE rifle, the Bren gun, the MP40 machine pistol, and the M1 Garand rifle.
With more than 200 colour profile artworks and with accompanying specifications and background text, Small Arms 1914-45: The Essential Weapons Identification Guide is an excellent reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the twentieth century.
Reviews / Votes
Nicely organised ... an excellent book which places the development of small arms technology in the context of the battles in which they were used. * History of War *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 16 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Index; Tables, black and white; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
809 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908273-75-8 (9781908273758)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of "The Sniper At War," "The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II," "Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII," and "The Italian Campaign in World War II."
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1
World War I:
Western Front and Dardanelles
Chapter 2
World War I:
Eastern Front, Italy and the Balkans
Chapter 3
Interwar Years
Chapter 4
World War II: Poland and Western Theatre
Chapter 5
World War II: Eastern Front
Chapter 6
World War II: Pacific Theatre
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
Chapter 1
World War I:
Western Front and Dardanelles
Chapter 2
World War I:
Eastern Front, Italy and the Balkans
Chapter 3
Interwar Years
Chapter 4
World War II: Poland and Western Theatre
Chapter 5
World War II: Eastern Front
Chapter 6
World War II: Pacific Theatre
Glossary
Further Reading
Index