U.S. Small Arms of World War 2: A Guide for the Collector, Shooter, & Historian

This book offers substantial information on the design, development and battle performance of a large variety of U.S. arms and their accessories, including major weapons, snipers, submachine guns, .22-caliber trainers, shotguns, pistols, survival and edged weapons. Shown also are web gear, holsters, etc. While this book provides comprehensive collectors data, it also includes practical information on purchasing, shooting and reloading. It is profusely illustrated with photos, drawings and charts on almost every page. Photos and an analysis of Axis weapons are included. Noteworthy are the extensive interviews with World War II combat veterans on the usage of weapons.