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Leroy Thompson (Author)
A lively study that explores the origins, combat record, and legacy of the Suomi, the rugged and lethally accurate submachine gun that equipped Finnish, German, and other forces during World…
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The M1 Carbine .
The Sten submachine gun - officially the Carbine, Machine, Sten - was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German…
The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many…
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The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority…
Since the mid-1960s the Heckler & Koch MP5 has become the most widely used submachine gun in the world, especially among counterterrorist and special-operations units. This title charts the origins…
In Korea and Vietnam, reconnaissance troops and special-operations forces were at times armed with the M3A1 also available in a suppressed version - and it was the first SMG issued…
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During World War I, US troops developed a formidable reputation for marksmanship aided by the accuracy of the M1903 Springfield. This title tells the story of the M1903 Springfield, an…
Since its introduction in the 1950s the innovative G3 battle rifle has seen widespread combat around the globe, from South America to Afghanistan. This absorbing study investigates the origins, development…
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The Beretta M9 Pistol .
This is the absorbing story of the development, combat use and legacy of the influential sidearms used by the armed forces of the Soviet Union.
This title explores the history of the accurate and reliable Browning High-Power Pistol, which was considered the world’s standard for a semi-automatic combat pistol for half a century.
The Colt 1911 Pistol .
