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A Yankee Private's Civil War by Robert Hale Strong; Ashley Halsey (Editor)
Category: Military | Series: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor Ser.
Robert Hale Strong was just 19 years old when he marched off to the Civil War with the 105th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He not only survived to tell of his experiences, he provided the best and clearest insights into how the war looked and felt to an ordinary foot soldier. Written by the light of camp ...Show more
British Sniping Rifles since 1970: L42A1, L96A1 and L115A3 by Steve Houghton
Category: Military | Series: Weapon Ser.
Sure to appeal to all those interested in military sniping, this study assesses the use of three iconic sniping weapons over five decades. In response to the challenge of the Soviet Dragunov self-loading rifle, the British Army adopted the 7.62mm L42A1 bolt-action sniping rifle in 1970. The L42A1 was de ...Show more
Desk Wars: Make Secret Weapons from Stationery with 30 Models to Build Yourself by John Austin
Category: Gifts | Series: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction Ser.
'Cubicle farms are full of enemy combatants begging to be taken out.' WIRED Achieve clandestine ends practically and inexpensively with Desk Wars - perfect for do-it-yourself spy enthusiasts. Follow fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to build 30 miniature secret weapons and surveillance tools ...Show more
Illustrated Art of War by Sun Tzu
Category: Business | Series: Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
The world's earliest military treatise covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvers, and other ever-relevant topics with applications to business, law, and sports. This gift edition features color illustrations of Asian art treasures.
Infantry Antiaircraft Missiles - Man-Portable Air Defense Systems by Steven J. Zaloga; Alan Gilliland (Illustrator); Johnny Shumate (Illustrator)
Category: Military | Series: Weapon Ser.
Noted authority Steven J. Zaloga charts the development, combat use, and influence of man-portable air defense systems, from the late 1960s to the present day.The first attempts at developing a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) based around a guided missile began in the mid-1950s, as a response ...Show more
Katana : The Samurai Sword by Stephen Turnbull
Category: Cap Link Damages SPECIALS | Series: Weapon
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 blades, ...Show more
Knives, Daggers & Hand-Combat Tools (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons) by David Soud
Category: Military | Series: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons
Discover the history and development of weaponry through the ages with The Illustrated History of Weapons series. These comprehensive visual reference books explore the craftsmanship and progression of weaponry and cover the many important conflicts and historical events that have shaped the world we li ...Show more
MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns by Chris McNab; Ramiro Bujeiro (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)
Category: Military | Series: Weapon Ser.
With the MG 34, the German Wehrmacht introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower - the general-purpose machine gun (GPMG). In itself the MG 34 was an excellent weapon: an air-cooled, recoil-operated machine gun that could run through belts of 7.92mm ammunition at a rate of 850rpm, deliveri ...Show more
Mauser Military Rifles by Neil Grant; Peter Dennis (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)
Category: Military | Series: Weapon Ser.
This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence. It ...Show more
Medieval Longsword by Neil Grant, illustrated by Peter Dennis
Category: CHILDREN'S NON FICTION | Series: Weapon Ser.
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' sword, ...Show more
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction by John Austin
Category: Gifts | Series: Mini Weapons os Mass Destruction
We've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold all the materials needed to create pocket-sized we ...Show more
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 3 by JOHN AUSTIN
Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
Utilising easy-to-find and inexpensive materials, this handy resource teaches desktop warriors how to build a multitude of medieval siege weapons for the modern era. Novice combatants will learn to build 35 defence weapons, including a marshmallow catapult, a chopstick bow, a bottle cap crossbow, and a ...Show more