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The battle rifle : development and use since World War II / Russell C. Tilstra.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tilstra, Russell C., 1968- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rifles--History--20th century.
- Rifles.
- Shooting, Military--History--20th century.
- Shooting, Military.
- Rifles--History--21st century.
- Shooting, Military--History--21st century.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 184 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786473212
- 0786473215
- OCLC:
- 864097217
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