Author: Luke Mercaldo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970799777
Category : Firearms designers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Allied Rifle Contracts in America
Author: Luke Mercaldo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970799777
Category : Firearms designers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970799777
Category : Firearms designers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Gunning of America
Author: Pamela Haag
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465048951
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
"An acclaimed historian explodes the myth about the 'special relationship' between Americans and their guns, revealing that savvy 19th century businessmen--not gun lovers--created American gun culture"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465048951
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
"An acclaimed historian explodes the myth about the 'special relationship' between Americans and their guns, revealing that savvy 19th century businessmen--not gun lovers--created American gun culture"--
The Mosin-Nagant Rifle
Author: Bill Harriman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472814177
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for more than five decades. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II when it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasily Zaitsev and Simo Häyhä. This study covers the rifle's entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the Mosin-Nagant provided by author Bill Harriman as he delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472814177
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for more than five decades. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II when it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasily Zaitsev and Simo Häyhä. This study covers the rifle's entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the Mosin-Nagant provided by author Bill Harriman as he delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.
To the Last Man
Author: Malcolm Atkin
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526745941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
This historical study of the UK’s WWII homeland defense service dispels the propaganda and pop culture myths to reveal its true wartime role. In 1940, Britain formed an armed citizen militia to act as the first line of defense in case of Nazi invasion—an essential, if suicidal, mission intended to buy time for the organization of regular forces. Officially, they were the Home Guard. Later, a British sitcom that ran for nearly a decade in the 60s and 70s dubbed them Dad’s Army. That show contributed to a distorted perception of the Home Guard that persists today. But as Malcolm Atkin reveals in this thought-provoking book, the Home Guard’s image was manipulated from its earliest days. Sifting through official documents and contemporary histories, as well as stories, artwork and poetry of the era, and comparing these with postwar films and histories, Atkin explores how the myths of the Home Guard arose and were exploited. He also shows how the strong sense of gallows-humor amongst its volunteers—which fits in with a long tradition of self-deprecating humor in the British army—was taken out of context and became the basis of the TV series. To the Last Man strips back the myths, analyzing how the modern perception has evolved. The result is a new, gritty, and sometimes shocking appreciation of the role that the Home Guard was expected to play in the Second World War.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526745941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
This historical study of the UK’s WWII homeland defense service dispels the propaganda and pop culture myths to reveal its true wartime role. In 1940, Britain formed an armed citizen militia to act as the first line of defense in case of Nazi invasion—an essential, if suicidal, mission intended to buy time for the organization of regular forces. Officially, they were the Home Guard. Later, a British sitcom that ran for nearly a decade in the 60s and 70s dubbed them Dad’s Army. That show contributed to a distorted perception of the Home Guard that persists today. But as Malcolm Atkin reveals in this thought-provoking book, the Home Guard’s image was manipulated from its earliest days. Sifting through official documents and contemporary histories, as well as stories, artwork and poetry of the era, and comparing these with postwar films and histories, Atkin explores how the myths of the Home Guard arose and were exploited. He also shows how the strong sense of gallows-humor amongst its volunteers—which fits in with a long tradition of self-deprecating humor in the British army—was taken out of context and became the basis of the TV series. To the Last Man strips back the myths, analyzing how the modern perception has evolved. The result is a new, gritty, and sometimes shocking appreciation of the role that the Home Guard was expected to play in the Second World War.
Jan.-March, 1919
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
A Spirit of Sacrifice
Author: Aaron Noble
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 1438467788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Focuses on the posters of World War I as a medium to interpret the tremendous role played by New York State and its citizens in the war effort.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 1438467788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Focuses on the posters of World War I as a medium to interpret the tremendous role played by New York State and its citizens in the war effort.
Current History and Forum
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1268
Book Description
Socket Bayonets
Author: Graham Priest
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445649926
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Explores the fascinating world of socket bayonets.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445649926
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Explores the fascinating world of socket bayonets.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 2562
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 2562
Book Description
The Encyclopædia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description