German Automatic Rifles 1941-45: Gew 41, Gew 43, FG 42 and Stg 44
(Book #24 in the Osprey Weapons Series)
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This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42 and MP 43/StG 44. The Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-40 convinced many observers that most infantry combat took place at closer ranges than the 750-1,000m for which most contemporary rifles were designed. In addition, current bolt-action rifles could not provide the rate of fire required for...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1780963858
ISBN13:9781780963853
Release Date:March 2013
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.58 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.2" x 9.6"
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