Description
Product ID: | 9781780969039 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | IN |
Series: | Weapon |
Title: | The FN FAL Battle Rifle |
Authors: | Author: Bob Cashner, Steve Noon |
Page Count: | 80 |
Subjects: | History, Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, History, Military history, Weapons and equipment, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Military history, Weapons & equipment, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), 21st century |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German 'assault rifle', the StG 44 Sturmgewehr. This innovative weapon inspired the Soviet AK-47 in 7.62x39mm calibre. This title deals with this rifle. Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German ''assault rifle'', the StG 44 Sturmgewehr. This innovative weapon fired an intermediate cartridge much more powerful and long-ranged than the standard pistol rounds used in submachine guns, but smaller and lighter than a full-size 7.92mm rifle round, producing less recoil and enabling the soldier to carry more ammunition. The StG 44 and the Soviet weapon it inspired, the AK-47 in 7.62x39mm calibre, could still effectively and accurately engage targets on semi-automatic out to 300m, but when close-range firepower was needed could fire on full-automatic like a submachine gun. |
Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2013-08-20 |