Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He is the author of more than 50 books, including Great Combat Handguns, and appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles.Mark Stacey has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of military history.

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Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He is the author of more than 50 books, including Great Combat Handguns, and appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles.Mark Stacey has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of military history.

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