Infantry Weapons of WWII

Download or read book Infantry Weapons of WWII written by Jan Suermondt and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of the famed small arms of World War II comes to life for the first time in a visually exciting encyclopedia that will be a must-have resource for history buffs and collectors alike. Created using all-new photography from the archives of the famed Cobbaton Collection, Infantry Weapons of World War II is the first book that shows in full color all the details of the war's greatest weapons-handguns, rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, mortars and antitank weapons. This reference is much more than a photo book. Each weapon is examined in detail, including a history of how each was developed, how and where they were utilized, and how they evolved during the war. The performance of each weapon is reviewed, and profile of important variants for each model is provided. A summary box for each weapon provides numerous key details, including: Physical specifications, System of operation, Feed system, Rates of fire, Manufacturer, Collector value range.