Rifles An Illustrated History of Their Impact torrent

Author(s): Westwood
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Date: 2005-03-01
Pages: 470
Format: pdf
ISBN10: 1851094016
ISBN13: 9780760337783


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.