Small Arms 1945 Present

Illustrated with color profile artworks, this book 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. This is an excellent reference guide for modelers or any enthusiast with an interest in twentieth-century military technology.

Illustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, this book is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations from World War I to the current conflict in Afghanistan. Organised by conflict and within each war by front, the book describes in depth the various models in service with each force. This is an excellent reference guide for modellers and any enthusiast with an interest in the military technology of the modern world.

Part of the Weapons of War series, this book features more than 150 color and black & white illustrations and photographs as well as detailed specifications about small arms from 1950 to the present. Small Arms 1950–Present Day brings together the most important handheld guns of the second half of the twentieth century in a single volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes some of the best-known weapons of the era, such as the AK-47 and M16 assault rifles, the Uzi submachine gun, and the FN Five Seven pistol. Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weaponThis book contains details on handguns, manually operated rifles, semi-automatic and automatic rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, grenade launchers, and shotguns, from 1950 to the present.

Both standard and infantry bolt action rifles and the automatic arms that entered service toward the end of the war.

Illustrated with outstanding color profile artworks, this book is the definitive study of the small arms equipment of warring nations across both world wars. All the key small arms are featured, such as handguns, machine guns and submachine guns, bolt-action and automatic rifles, and grenade launchers.

Profiles small arms, assault rifles, light support weapons, and infantry soldiers.

From classic US Civil War-period rifles such as the Springfield M1855 to the latest in personal defence weapons and hand-held rocket launchers, Small Arms covers all of the most significant and successful small arms produced during the past 150 years. Each category of small arms - handguns, rifles, submachine guns, automatic support weapons, grenades, and launchers - is explored in turn and all the most famous examples of each type of weapon are featured, such as the M16, Colt .44 Magnum, and Maxim machine gun. Informative and accessible text places each weapon within military, political, and technological context and includes a complete design and development history. Full-color photographs and artworks of the weapons accompany the text, and specification tables provide key technical data. Stunning photographs and paintings show the weapons in action in conflicts ranging from the Crimean War to the recent war in Iraq. Special double-page features also provide a more detailed comparison of key weapons within specific categories including combat magnums, precision rifles and submachine guns for VIP protection. With over 200 weapons, Small Arms is an authoritative and accessible reference work.