Military Small Arms Of The 20th Century

This new edition of Ian Hogg's classic is this century's ultimate reference work on the subject of military small arms. It has been fully updated and expanded (by 64 pages) to cover all small arms in military service during the 20th century and now includes many arms listings and photographs that did not appear in earlier editions. Recognized internationally as the leading authority on military small arms, author Ian Hogg was given free rein on this edition; he has delivered the ultimate reference edition for all interested in the history of these arms. Arms coverage includes: Pistols Submachine Guns Bolt-Action Rifles Automatic Rifles Machine Guns Anti-Tank/Materiel Rifles Ammunition

Written by an internationally known expert on military small arms, this guide is the definitive reference for collectors, featuring more than 800 photos and illustrations of small arms from 46 countries.

The author of Guns of the Special Forces 2001-2015 presents a comprehensive overview of 21st century military guns used by small armies around the world. Soldiers in today's modern armies have access to ever more advanced infantry weapons; lighter, more compact and more accurate than anything seen in the last century. These include combat pistols, personal assault rifles, submachine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, light machine guns and squad automatic weapons. Infantry Small Arms of the 21st Century features all these weapons and more, examining each in exhaustive detail. The author draws on the operational combat experience of the users in war zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine. As well as assessing and comparing the potency of different nations weapon systems, the book looks to the future demands of the infantry man.

Leksikon/Opslagsværk. Våbenhistorie, våbentyper, våbenudvikling, våbenbeskrivelse - bredt anlagt opslagsværk om militære håndvåben (small arms, small calibre firearms) i mange lande i det 20. århundrede; den har mange illustrationer (sort/hvid) og tekniske tegninger og data; beskrivelserne er ordnet alfabetisk inden for de enkelte lande, og omfatter pistoler, rifler, automatiske våben, automatiske rifler, maskingeværer, maskinpistoler, panserværn, panserværnsrifler og ammunition. Bogen er engelsk og udkom i 1991. Og de omfattende lande's militære styrker er: Argentina, Australien, Østrig, Belgien, Brasilien, Canada, Chile, Kina, Tjekkoslovakiet, Danmark, Dominikanske Republik, Ægypten, Estland, Finland, Frankrig, Tyskland, Vesttyskland, Østtyskland, England, Grækenland, Ungarn, Indien, Israel, Italien, Nordkorea, Sydkorea, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexoco, Holland, Norge, Peru, Polen, Portugal, Rumænien, Singapore, Sydafrika, Spanien, Schweitz, Taiwan, Tyrkiet, USA, USSR, Rusland; Vietnam, Jugoslavien.

The original version of this text was published in 1984 as a textbook on military history for officers in the U.S. Army. The revised version includes an appendix of terms and acronyms, and concepts are explained in nontechnical terms, making it more comprehensible to the general reader. Also incorporated is a description of combined arms warfare from the late-1970s to the end of the 20th century, which takes into account developments that were not obvious in 1984. The main topics are how the major armies of the world fight on the battlefield; what concepts, weapons, and organizations have developed for this purpose; and how the different armies have influenced each other in these developments. House is a former military officer and analyst for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. c. Book News Inc.

Watch a 700-year history unfold, from the medieval "hand-gonne" to today's technologically advanced assault weapons. Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Guns: A Visual History shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military AK-47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces - the Glock 17. Each weapon is shown in close up with details of its design, barrel, calibre, and firepower. This comprehensive volume also features sporting guns, anti-tank weaponry and concealed assassin spy guns, such as the umbrella gun that killed Georgi Markov in 1978. It takes you inside iconic firearm firms such as Biretta, Colt and Lee Enfield, and tells stories of infamous sharpshooters from Dick Turpin to Al Capone. Whether you collect firearms or enjoy field sports and military history, Guns: A Visual History is an unmissable reference title.