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The Martini-Henry Rifle
Taschenbuch von Stephen Manning
Sprache: Englisch

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The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.
The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.
Über den Autor
Stephen Manning
Zusammenfassung
Enduringly popular with small-arms enthusiasts today, the Martini-Henry rifle gave British soldiers the edge in a host of Victorian-era battles, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War II. A noted authority on colonial warfare employs first-hand accounts and specially commissioned colour artwork to tell the absorbing story of this powerful single-shot breechloader's origins, battlefield use and lasting impact.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Further Reading /Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Geschichte
Jahrhundert: Neuzeit
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781780965062
ISBN-10: 1780965060
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Manning, Stephen
Redaktion: Pegler, Martin
Illustrator: Dennis, Peter
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 249 x 184 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen Manning
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.05.2013
Gewicht: 0,259 kg
Artikel-ID: 106302258
Über den Autor
Stephen Manning
Zusammenfassung
Enduringly popular with small-arms enthusiasts today, the Martini-Henry rifle gave British soldiers the edge in a host of Victorian-era battles, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War II. A noted authority on colonial warfare employs first-hand accounts and specially commissioned colour artwork to tell the absorbing story of this powerful single-shot breechloader's origins, battlefield use and lasting impact.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Further Reading /Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Geschichte
Jahrhundert: Neuzeit
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781780965062
ISBN-10: 1780965060
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Manning, Stephen
Redaktion: Pegler, Martin
Illustrator: Dennis, Peter
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 249 x 184 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen Manning
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.05.2013
Gewicht: 0,259 kg
Artikel-ID: 106302258
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