Encyclopaedia of Modern Small Arms
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Descriptions of all modern small arms. a must for any gun collectors
Ian Hogg Books
January 1, 1926 – March 7, 2002
Ian V. Hogg was a respected author and historian of military history, drawing upon extensive experience gained during his military service. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of firearms, artillery, and their applications, highlighting his ability to explain complex military concepts with clarity and a touch of dry humor. He collaborated with artist John Batchelor to produce detailed illustrations that enriched his meticulous texts. Hogg's approach was professional, and his manuscripts were valued for their timeliness and adherence to agreed parameters, establishing him as a respected figure in the field.
Illustrations and diagrams show various wheel-locks, flint locks, revolvers, and automatics, models that trace the development of the pistol
A complete history of hand and shoulder weapons. All the great military and sporting guns. An A to Z directory of 750 makes and makers. Technical glossary and charts and about 500 reference illustrations.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles
- 319 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Pictures and descriptions document tanks, armored cars, personnel carriers, tractors, motorcycles, and amphibious vehicles used by the military since World War I
Our Rangers Heroes
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Rangers FC is steeped in history, but often that history centres on the club's well-known legends whose names and deeds are part of football folklore. What about the players whose stories have been lost in the fog of time? Our Rangers Heroes brings to life some of the very best tales of lesser-known icons of the past.
Ammunition. Small Arms, Grenades and Projected Munitions
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
& 100 photos & 50 drawings & 6 x 9 & Concise guide to modern ammunition.& Detailed specifications and illustrations.& International coverage A rifle without ammunition is an expensive club, an artillery piece without shells, a futuristic sculpture. To fully understand weapons, one must understand ammunition. Some types have remained basically unchanged for more than a century, while others change radically as new technology develops or new types of targets present themselves. This latest in the popular Military Manual series examines everything from simple rifle cartridges to highly complex "smart" projectiles, from grenades and mortar bombs to cannon and tank ammunition.
Jane's Guns Recognition Guide features all the military rifles, pistols, features all the military rifles, pistols, revolvers, machine-guns and sub-machine guns in action today. From the US Army's newest infantry rifle to former Soviet weapons now in terrorist hands, as well as ex-World War II guns still soldiering on, this essential book enables you to identify them all.
Weapons of the Civil War
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Describes weapons used during the American Civil War, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield.
Pistols of the World
- 306 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Discusses the history, operation, and inner workings of muzzle loaders, revolvers, machine guns, rifles, and other firearms
