A history of the AK-47; one of the most famous assault rifles ever produced. The author takes us from its origins as a replacement for the Red Army's submachine guns through to its mass production and distribution.
The author: (Location:Wales) is a specialist military and weaponry author and is also the author of Twentieth Century Small Arms. A weapons enthusiast, he was written and edited numerous books detailing the experiences of soldiers on the battlefield and the weapons they used, including German Paratroopers of World War II and The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War.
