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Medieval Handgonnes
The first black powder infantry weapons
Häftad, 2010
198 kr
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In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies.This first generation of black powder weapons put fear into the heart of the enemy and in 1453 Ottoman cannon succeeded in pummelling the once-impregnable walls of Constantinople. But cannons, which are both slow and …
‘Broomhandle’ Mauser
Häftad, 2017
196 kr
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At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63×25mm cartridge.This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun – the ‘Schnellfeuer’ machine pistol, …
Luger
Av Neil Grant
Häftad, 2018
198 kr
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Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger’s iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany’s armed forces throughout both world wars. Initially chambered for the 7.65×21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM’s 9×19mm round, which even today remains the most …
Medieval Longsword
Av Neil Grant
Häftad, 2020
198 kr
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The formidable European longsword – featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands – remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era.Also known as the ‘bastard’ sword and the ‘hand-and-a-half’ …
Bayonet
Häftad, 2021
171 kr
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Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting.The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and …
MP5 Submachine Gun
Häftad, 2014
192 kr
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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.Lightweight and offering a blistering rate of fire of up to 900 rounds per minute, the MP5 quickly earned a reputation for accuracy. …
Weapons of the Samurai
Häftad, 2021
172 kr
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This fully illustrated book describes and analyses the range of weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan’s superlative warriors.Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and …
Katana
The Samurai Sword
Häftad, 2010
192 kr
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The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction.Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight …
Gladius
The Roman Short Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2016
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
195 kr
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One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena.Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect. By pulling together strands of literary, …
Spatha
The Roman Long Sword
Av M.C. Bishop
Häftad, 2020
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
195 kr
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Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire.Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd …
Colt Single-Action Revolvers
Häftad, 2017
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
198 kr
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In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-calibre Colt Walker and the seminal .45-calibre Colt Single Action Army.These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot …
Early Military Rifles
1740–1850
Häftad, 2020
198 kr
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The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket.Consequently, the appearance of a new type of regular light infantry soldier and an innovative military firearm, the …
Weapons of the Viking Warrior
Häftad, 2019
191 kr
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Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact, from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia.Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking …
Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger
Häftad, 2011
195 kr
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The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world.The origins of the dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn and US Marine officers including Sam Yeaton carried out experiments to develop what they considered …
Soviet Pistols
Tokarev, Makarov, Stechkin and others
Häftad, 2022
183 kr
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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.Featuring archive and present-day photography and specially commissioned artwork, this is the story of the pistols that armed the forces of the Soviet Union …
Barrett Rifle
Sniping and anti-materiel rifles in the War on Terror
Av Chris McNab
Häftad, 2016
192 kr
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The Barrett M82A1 and its derivatives are among the most successful sniping rifles ever manufactured.With decades in service, the short-recoil, semi-automatic system is capable of firing a devastating .50-caliber round with lethal accuracy over distances of more than 2km. Unconfirmed reports from …
US Combat Shotguns
Häftad, 2013
198 kr
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When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun.From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains …
Vickers-Maxim Machine Gun
Häftad, 2013
198 kr
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The world’s first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim gun became a potent symbol of Victorian colonialism in the closing years of the 19th century.It was the brainchild of Sir Hiram Maxim, the American-born firearms inventor who founded the company bearing his name with financing from Albert …
Gatling Gun
Häftad, 2015
192 kr
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A unique chapter in the history of firearms, the multibarrel, hand-cranked Gatling gun was one of the first practical rapid-fire weapons ever to be used in battle.It changed warfare by introducing the capability to project deadly, high-intensity fire on the battlefield, and portended the …
‘Broomhandle’ Mauser
E-bok, 2017
229 kr
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At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63×25mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun – the ''Schnellfeuer'' machine …
Cavalry Lance
Häftad, 2017
198 kr
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The development of cavalry firearms and disappearance of armour from the European battlefield saw a decline in the use of the cavalry lance. However, by 1800 the lance, much changed from its medieval predecessors in both form and function, was back.During the next century the use of the lance …
Weapons of the Civil War Cavalryman
Av John Walter
E-bok, 2020
200 kr
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During the American Civil War, the mounted soldiers fighting on both sides of the conflict carried a wide array of weapons, from sabers and lances to carbines, revolvers, and other firearms. Though some sections of the cavalry placed their trust in the sabre, the advent of viable breechloading …
Early Military Rifles
1740–1850
E-bok, 2020
229 kr
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The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket. Consequently, the appearance of a new type of regular light infantry soldier and an innovative military firearm, the …
Sten Gun
Häftad, 2012
198 kr
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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 invasion was a very real possibility.Over four million were built during World War II, and the Sten was …
AK-47
Kalashnikov-series assault rifles
Häftad, 2011
186 kr
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A detailed, fully illustrated study of the most recognizable assault rifle ever produced.The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first …
SVD Dragunov Rifle
Av Chris McNab
Häftad, 2023
195 kr
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Featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this study charts the SVD Dragunov rifle’s development, combat use and lasting legacy, from Vietnam to Syria.Developed as a medium-range sniping rifle in the Soviet Union during the 1960s, the Dragunov stood out against most …
M14 Battle Rifle
Häftad, 2014
192 kr
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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 experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service.Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other …
M14 Battle Rifle
E-bok, 2014
222 kr
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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 experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service. Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other …
M14 Battle Rifle
E-bok, 2014
217 kr
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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 experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service. Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other …
Composite Bow
Av Mike Loades
Häftad, 2016
191 kr
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An ancient design, emerging from Central Asia in the second millennium BC, the composite bow was adopted by a staggering variety of cultures, from nomadic tribal peoples such as the Huns, Turks and Mongols, to mighty empires such as the Romans, Byzantines, Persians, Arabs and Chinese.Offering high …
