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Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour (Military)
by: Richard (ed) Holmes

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781405329187
ISBN: 1405329181
Label: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: May 01, 2008
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Studio: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Sales Rank: 18340

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Editorial Review:

Synopsis:
This is the ultimate record of arms and armour through the ages - in a new compact edition. This book presents an epic 4,000-year illustrated story of weaponry. From stone axes to heavy machine-guns, swords to sniper rifles, discover the innovative design, range, lethal function and brutal history of arms and armour, and meet the warriors who wielded them. It includes all the important arms through the ages, covering edged weapons, clubs, projectiles and firearms. From ancient Egyptian axes, through traditional bows and spears of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, to the machine-guns and missiles of modern infantry. Key weapons from every era are presented in sharp detail and the mechanisms that operate them are displayed and explained. Top fighting forces, from the Greek hoplite to the Navy Seal are profiled, revealing the weapons they have wielded and the tactics and fighting methods they've used.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- A very good buy.
The reason why I rated this book five stars, is because it encompasses every era of weaponry. Not only does it have amazing pictures and photography, but it also covers the warriors of each era that used the weapons in good detail, to complement it's sister book 'battle'. if there was a problem it would be that in the modern weapons section, some more common firearms should have been included e.g. the m-16A2 and the H&K G-36 etc. However, the weapon showcase sections are fabulous and give good insight into that paricular weapon and its history for those of you who are curious. and anyway to be able to pick this book up for around £15 on amazon, when everyone else charges the full £25 it has to be the worthy addition to the bookshelf of anyone ... Read More:

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