The German Sniper, 1914-1945
By: by Peter R. Senich.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Paladin Press
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Boulder, Colorado
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 445
ISBN-13: 9780873642231
Copyright date: 1982
Subjects: Germany. Heer -- Infantry -- Drill and tactics.; Shooting, Military.; Rifles.; Telescopic gun sights.
Description: The complete story of Germany's sniping arms development through both World Wars. Presents more than 600 photos of Mauser 98s, Selbstladegewehr 41s and 43s, optical sights by Goerz, Zeiss, etc., plus German snipers in action. An exceptional hardcover collector's edition for serious military historians everywhere.
Notes: xiv, 445 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1 - Sharpshooter � The Beginning Chapter 2 - Scharfschuten � Gewehr 98 Chapter 3 - Rifles for Sniping � Arming the Wehrmacht Chapter 4 - Combat Experiences � The Eastern Front Chapter 5 - Camouflage � a Special Skill Chapter 6 - The Sharpshooter Award Chapter 7 - Karabiner 98l � Short Side Rail System Chapter 8 - Karabiner 98k � Zielfernrohr 41 Chapter 9 - Karabiner 98k � Turret Mount System Chapter 10 - Karabiner 98k � Long Side Rail System Chapter 11 - Karabiner 98 k � Claw Mount System Chapter 12 - Scharfschutzen � Waffen-SS Chapter 13 - Selbstladegewehr 41 Chapter 14 - Selbstladegewehr 43 Chapter 15 - Telescopic Sights � the Assault Rifles Chapter 16 - Sniper � the Soviet Approach Chapter 17 - Sniping Weapons Miscellany