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Ranging primarily from the late 18th century to the present, this richly illustrated volume tells the fascinating, sometimes problematic, history of rifled weapons and ammunition for military use. Battle to battle, readers will see how faster-loading, more accurate rifles changed the battlefield. Readers will also encounter many instances where decisionmakers chose to issue rifles ill-suited for the task at hand when better options were available.Author David Westwood has handled every weapon he describes, from muskets to breechloaders, from repeaters and bolt-action rifles to semiautomatics and self-loaders. His exhaustive research reveals new insights into both the successes and failures of rifled weapons. The result is a fresh look at a common weapon's most uncommon story.
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History, Military, Nonfiction, Rifles, HOUSE & HOME, Military weapons, GeneralShowing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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Rifles: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare)
March 1, 2005, ABC-CLIO
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in English
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1851094016 9781851094011
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