Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world on the tactical use of firearms. He has published more than 50 books, and has appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles. He won 19 awards over 19 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph.

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Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world on the tactical use of firearms. He has published more than 50 books, and has appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles. He won 19 awards over 19 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph.

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Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world on the tactical use of firearms. He has published more than 50 books, and has appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles. He won 19 awards over 19 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph.

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