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The Illustrated History of Ammunition
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Military and civil ammunition from the beginnings to the present day.
For all its importance, ammunition is mostly taken for granted, and has long been neglected as an area of study. Firearms expert Ian Hogg shows just how fascinating and rewarding a subject ammunition can be.
Lavishly illustrated with over 90 photographs - some in full colour - this book traces the history of ammunition from its beginnings to the present day. All the background necessary to an understanding of how and why specific types of ammunition have evolved is offered here. Major developments in ammunition for the principal projectile weapons are covered, from small arms and mortars and grenades to artillery and the latest generation of weapons.
The Illustrated History of Ammunition provides a concise, overall perspective of this vital areas of weapons technology, and will prove unvaluable to weapons enthusiasts everywhere.
Military and civil ammunition from the beginnings to the present day.
For all its importance, ammunition is mostly taken for granted, and has long been neglected as an area of study. Firearms expert Ian Hogg shows just how fascinating and rewarding a subject ammunition can be.
Lavishly illustrated with over 90 photographs - some in full colour - this book traces the history of ammunition from its beginnings to the present day. All the background necessary to an understanding of how and why specific types of ammunition have evolved is offered here. Major developments in ammunition for the principal projectile weapons are covered, from small arms and mortars and grenades to artillery and the latest generation of weapons.
The Illustrated History of Ammunition provides a concise, overall perspective of this vital areas of weapons technology, and will prove unvaluable to weapons enthusiasts everywhere.