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From the American War of Independence to World War II, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, for most of the 20th century snipers were regarded as little more than paid assassins. It was not until the Vietnam War that the undeniable effectiveness of the sniper was fully appreciated by the military, and with the advent of the 21st century, the sniper has become one of the most vital battlefield specialists. Illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, this chronological study of snipers details their evolution, training, weaponry and tactics. It also includes material from the author's first hand interviews with the veteran snipers whose skills and extraordinary courage have made them the most greatly feared specialists in warfare.
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Martin Pegler was born in 1954 and educated at Hampton School. He has a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern History and an MA in Museum Studies, both from University College, London, and he is currently Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. Martin enjoys shooting historic firearms, and has participated in many shooting competitions. He is the author of a number of books including 'The Military Sniper since 1914' (Osprey, 2001); and 'Firearms in the American West 1700-1900' (The Crowood Press, 2002), and he has also contributed to a number of magazines. In the 1980s he had the privilege of interviewing many World War I veterans about their wartime experiences, and the recordings are now part of the sound archives of the Imperial War Museum, London.
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- EditoreOsprey Publishing
- Data di pubblicazione2004
- ISBN 10 1841768545
- ISBN 13 9781841768540
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine352
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: New. Dust Jacket Included. BRAND NEW . Excellent Hardcover Book With Slightly Sun Fadded Jacket Spine. CONTENTS In . MINT . Unread Inside Condition. Printed On Heavy, Glossy Paper. "ACCURATE . And Informative, A MUST READ To Understand The Complete Evolution Of The Modern Sniper.'" Review Written By Carey Fabian, Master sergeant, Anti-Terrorism Training Branch, USMC. "FACTUAL BOOKS . On Military Snipers Are Few And Far Between . Readers Of This Excellent, Deeply Researched Book Will Be More Knowledgeable About A Rarely Discussed Subject." Harry Furness . One Of Britain's Most Skilled World War II Snipers. Today's Sniper Has Become One Of The MOST VITAL . Specialists! ILLUSTRATED Throughout With Full-Color And Black & White Photographs . This Chronological Study Of Snipers Details Their Evolution, Training, Weaponry And Tactics. It Also Features The Contributions Of Men And Women Whose Skills And Extraordinary Courage Have Made Them Some Of The Most Greatly Feared Specialists In Warfare! Rare And Unusual New And Vintage Photographs Throughout. This Extremely Well Researched Book Belongs In Your Military Reference Library. Should Be The Centerpiece Of Any Sniper And Sniping Book And Manual Collection. PLUS . A Glossary, Complete Chapter Notes, Selected Bibliography, And Large Index. A MUST OWN, MUST READ Book For All Sniping Students, Military Historians, Soldiers, And Police SWAT Teams. 352 Pages. May Have A Small Publishers Mark. FREE . Postal Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Included. Complete 100% Customer Satisfaction & Service Guaranteed Since 1970. Codice articolo CP-8VLT-QR93
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