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The Battle Rifle: Development and Use Since World War II

The Battle Rifle: Development and Use Since World War II

Tilstra, Russell C.

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 0786473215
ISBN13: 9780786473212
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: Apr 4 2014
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

While the 20th century brought many technological advancements to the battlefield, a key weapon of warfare remains the soldier and his rifle. This volume chronicles the historical development of the modern service rifle after World War II and examines its resurgence in Afghanistan after generations of absence following the introduction of the assault rifle. Individual chapters survey the most combat-tested models--including the FN FAL, U.S. M14 and HK 417--in technical detail, emphasizing key points in the evolution of rifle technology and ammunition. Also explored is the development of the current M16 series rifle, and how recent difficulties in Afghanistan have led to an increasing reliance on the venerable M14.

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