Название: Small Boats and Daring Men: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy
Автор: Benjamin Armstrong
Издательство: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806162821
Год: 2019
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 280
Размер: 8,9 МБ
Язык: Английский

Two centuries before the daring exploits of Navy SEALs and Marine Raiders captured the public imagination, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps were already engaged in similarly perilous missions: raiding pirate camps, attacking enemy ships in the dark of night, and striking enemy facilities and resources on shore.

Название: Small Arms Up Close
Автор: Martin J. Dougherty
Издательство: Rosen Publishing
Год: 2016
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 232
Размер: 125,9 МБ
Язык: Английский

Small weapons that can be fired by one person have been in use for centuries and remain an integral part of modern warfare. This resource showcases handguns, rifles, and more through 3D digital modeling that allows readers to see each weapon from every angle. Each weapons features and safety measures are fully explained, and accompanying text provides the history of its use, complete with fascinating war stories.