Martin Pegler

The Thompson Submachine Gun

Illustrator: Dennis, Peter

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a 'one-man, hand-held machine gun'. With the police increasingly outgunned they too were forced to equip themselves with the Tommy gun.

Produktdetails

• Weapon
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 183mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9781849081498
• ISBN-10: 1849081492
• Artikelnr.: 29942268

Autorenporträt

Martin Pegler

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Development
Use
Impact
Conclusion

Rezensionen

"In this book on the Thompson, author Martin Pegler covers the development, early years and modifications done to the gun. It also covers the use of the Thompson by both civilians and the military. Finally, a look at the impact of the gun is covered. I guess we could easily say that thanks to Hollywood, most people of the time knew about this weapon. It is a superb book that is fascinating to read. A great start to a new series and one that I am positive you will enjoy. Highly recommended." -Scott van Aken, "Modeling Madness" "The book chronicles the history of the world's greatest well travelled gun analyzing its development, its legacy and firsthand accounts of the men who used it in combat. [Martin Pegler] provides detailed information on the experiences of actually firing the Tommy gun in combat, how effective it was in battle and what could go wrong." -www.mataka.org (November 2010) "Provides a finely detailed review of the development, use, and impact of small arms throughout history. Expert knowledge and first-hand accounts contribute to the analysis of the Thompson's development and those who used it, making for an outstanding survey recommended for any military collection." - The Midwest Book Review (November 2010) "Will appeal to those interested in firearms and to people interested in 1920s era shootouts between law enforcement and gangsters." -"Greater Games Industry" (Spring 2011)