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Out of Nowhere: a History of the Military Sniper

Door Martin Pegler

Categorie
Algemeen Militaria
Boeknummer
#331819-KJ28
Titel
Out of Nowhere: a History of the Military Sniper
Auteur
Pegler, Martin
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Osprey Publishing
Jaar van uitgave
2004
ISBN10
1841768545
ISBN13
9781841768540
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original red boards, silver lettered spine, dust jacket, richly illustrated in colour and b/w, small 4to.
Samenvatting
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 unique contributions from the men and women whose skills and extraordinary courage have made them the most... (Lees verder) greatly feared specialists in warfare.
Pagina's
352
Conditie
Goed — Part frontcover dust jacket slightly yellowed.
Prijs
€ 15,00

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