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Author Tilstra, Russell C., 1968-

Title The battle rifle : development and use since World War II / Russell C. Tilstra
Published Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2014

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Post-World War II western rifle development -- FN FAL -- HK G3 -- U.S. M14 -- SIG SG542 -- Galil 7.62mm NATO -- FN SCAR-H (Mk17) -- HK 417 -- Galil ACE -- Post-World War II combat cartridge development and performance
Summary "Chronicles development of the service rifle after World War II and examines its resurgence in Afghanistan after its absence following the introduction of the assault rifle. Chapters survey the most combat-tested models in detail, emphasizing key points in the evolution of rifle technology and ammunition, demonstrating that the battle rifle has not outlived its usefulness"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Rifles -- History -- 20th century
Shooting, Military -- History -- 20th century
Rifles -- History -- 21st century
Shooting, Military -- History -- 21st century
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
Rifles
Shooting, Military
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781476615646
1476615640
1306498597
9781306498593