Us Small Arms in World War II: A Pictorial History (General Military)

Us Small Arms in World War II: A Pictorial History (General Military)

by TomLaemlein (Author)

Synopsis

US Small Arms in World War II is a detailed photographic study of the wide array of weapons that American troops were issued during World War II. Packed with rare images, this incredible collection of wartime photos provides a unique look into the combat experiences of American troops throughout the war. From the beaches of Normandy to the jungle battles across the Pacific, every major theatre of war is covered, as are virtually all of the small arms carried by the men in combat. This all-encompassing photographic history provides exciting battlefield views, including some never-before-published, of America's World War II arsenal of infantry arms, including pistols, rifles, carbines, combat shotguns, automatic rifles, and machine guns.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Mar 2011

ISBN 10: 1849084947
ISBN 13: 9781849084949
Book Overview: A classic photo study of a nation at war including many never before published images.

Media Reviews

This superior new work is a classic photographic portrait of the US Army at war, including many previously unpublished black and white images of American small arms in the Second World War ... a must readfor anyone interested in the US part in The Big One! --Blaine Taylor, The Military Advisor (Summer 2012)

.. .provides a fine photographic portrait of any army at war, features rare images of American small arms in the second World War, and is a 'must' acquisition for any collection strong in vintage guns and military history... --The Midwest Book Review (July 2011)

.. .an excellent photo book and one that I know will bring hours of enjoyable browsing. Very much recommended. --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

Author Bio
The son of a US 8th Infantry Division veteran who fought in Normandy, Brittany and Germany, Tom Laemlein has always been fascinated by weaponry. However, it wasn't until his thirties that he purchased his first carbine which was the start of his collecting career. It also set him on his path as a publisher of specialist titles aimed at weapon collectors and enthusiasts through the creation of Armor Plate Press. His most recent publishing successes have included the highly successful American Firepower Series.