The battle rifle
Subtitle: development and use since World War II
By: Russell C. Tilstra
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780786473212
Subjects: Rifles; Military Shooting; History
Description: "Chronicles development of the service rifle after World War II and examines its resurgence in Afghanistan after its absence following the introduction of the assault rifle. Chapters survey the most combat-tested models in detail, emphasizing key points in the evolution of rifle technology and ammunition, demonstrating that the battle rifle has not outlived its usefulness"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177) and index.
Table of contents: title: Post-World War II western rifle development; title: FN FAL; title: HK G3; title: U.S. M14; title: SIG SG542; title: Galil 7.62mm NATO; title: FN SCAR-H (Mk17); title: HK 417; title: Galil ACE; title: Post-World War II combat cartridge development and performance.