Download or read book The Bayonet written by Bill Harriman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting. Consequently, European infantry regiments of the 17th century were composed of both musketeers and pikemen, who protected the musketeers while loading but also formed the shock component for close-quarter combat. The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm. When a short knife was stuck into its muzzle, every soldier could be armed with a missile weapon as well as one that could be used for close combat. The only disadvantage was that the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870. The advent of shorter rifled firearms saw the attachment of short swords to rifle barrels. Their longer blades still gave the infantryman the 'reach' that contemporaries believed he needed to fend off cavalry attacks. The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, becoming smaller and more knife-like, a trend that continued in the world wars. When assault rifles predominated from the 1950s onwards, the bayonet became a weapon of last resort. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter. Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict.
Download or read book Prices vocabulary of stores Clothing excepted 1898 1902 2 pt 1906 2 pt with Appendix 1909 12 written by War office and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Quartermaster General of the State of New Jersey for the Year 1876 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Download or read book Documents of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey written by New Jersey. Legislature and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 1192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Quartermaster General of the State of New Jersey for the Year 1881 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Download or read book Report of the Quartermaster General to the Senate and General Assembly for the Year written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New Jersey written by New Jersey. Adjutant-General's Office and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Maine written by Maine. Adjutant General and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Message of the Governor of New Jersey to the Senate and House of Assembly with Accompanying Documents written by New Jersey. Legislature and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Warman s World War II Collectibles written by Michael E. Haskew and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting the Good War "This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."—Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous and heroic, shaped the world we know today. This newly expanded second edition of Warman's World War II Collectibles serves as a living tribute to these brave souls, as well as a guide to the remarkable and historical items that survived titanic battles. Brimming with expert collecting advice, detailed information and spectacular color images, this book is designed to provide perspective and guidance to the extraordinary world of World War II collectibles. This one-of-a-kind package features: • 1,100 full-color photos of collectibles from Allied and Axis forces • Coverage of uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, and personal items • 3,000 listings with updated current-market prices • Helpful collecting advice, price and availability ratings, and reproduction alerts
Download or read book Report of the Quartermaster General of the State of New Jersey for the Year 1882 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Download or read book Report of the Quartermaster General of the State of New Jersey for the Year 1875 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-17 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Download or read book German Combat Equipments 1939 45 written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.
Download or read book Public Documents of the State of Maine Being the Reports of the Various Public Officers and Departments written by Maine and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 1292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kalashnikov AK47 Series written by Martin J Brayley and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popularly known as the AK47 or just AK, the 7.62mm Avtomat Kalashnikov obrazets 1947g was accepted into service by the Soviet Army in 1947. Despite its widespread use by the Soviet armed forces, the AK only became known in the West during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, when Soviet troops sent to quell the uprising carried the new weapon. Since then it has become probably the most widely recognized firearm of all time, having seen action in most of the conflicts of the past six decades.The Kalashnikov has been produced in many variants and calibres, and this book concentrates on those in the original 7.62mm form. Illustrated with over 350 colour photographs of AK variants produced around the world, including close-ups of the many fascinating detail differences, this work will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in modern military firearms. The most widely used firearm of the post-war era - the Kalashnikov rifle has become an icon of revolutionary struggle. Covers the principal design features of the AK variants that used the original 7.62x39mm M1943 cartridge. Will be of great interest to militaria enthusiasts, collectors and military historians of modern military firearms. Superbly illustrated with 350 colour photographs showing the different versions produced around the world. Martin J Brayley has a keen interest in military history and is a professional photogapher, author and dedicated militaria researcher and collector.
