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Out of Nowhere: a History of the Military Sniper
Door Martin Pegler
Categorie | Algemeen Militaria |
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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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