US Combat Shotguns (Weapon, 29)
Product ID: 4597503
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🔫Iconic US combat shotgun legacy
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This detailed, full-color illustrated book chronicles the evolution and battlefield impact of US combat shotguns from World War I through the War on Terror. Covering iconic models and their tactical roles, it offers an authoritative resource for military historians, collectors, and professionals seeking to understand the shotgun’s unmatched close-quarters effectiveness.
| Best Sellers Rank | #987,758 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,036 in World War I History (Books) #1,220 in Vietnam War History (Books) #6,170 in World War II History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 88 Reviews |
A**S
New Shotguns come out every year
The shotgun is one of the most used firearms in the history of shot. Marine Raiders had no back up, it was just Buckshot and their Bowie knives. Not much has changed in shotguns except for categories and variations. These are still kicking in teeth to this day. Every year new shotguns are released, because they're effective in reliability. What's more tactical than pellets covering a target to ensure a quick field day ? Shotguns are suitable for hunting and they don't require grenade launchers, axe bayonets, scopes, lanterns, blow darts, or complicated stocks. Shells are glue stick size and bright ,so I can't imagine these falling apart in the hands of a hunter, officer, or soldier.
L**.
Excellent reference.
Well written and informative.
T**K
Scatterguns for ther win.
Hands down one of the most interesting and informative Ospreys I have read in a long time.
D**N
Excellent resource!
Color photography! Great for any shotgun collector/defender!
M**K
Trench Guns!
Good overview of Trench Gun history and use. Not the greatest on details between different models and eras but overall a pleaseant and informative read.
B**S
If you like history and shotguns you need to read this.
Great history - some good photos but could have had more. Like to see the older shotguns especially the M97 WWI trench gun.
J**S
US Combat Shotguns
I gave book a 5 star rating because it is a great reference for shotguns that are used in the military today, as well as past shotguns from the days of WWI - gulfwar. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in miliary small arms.
J**S
A comprehensive but easy read
I enjoyed reading this book. It is the usual high quality from Osprey. Very comprehensive review of military shotguns from the revolution to current day.
G**5
US combat shotguns
È un libro scritto molto bene! È pieno di rapporti su fatti storici nei quali viene raccontato l' impiego del shotgun e le distanze di impiego, le munizioni e il tipo di 'piombo'usato (se buckshot o palla asciutta o altro ancora) . Peccato che poi prenda l'aspetto di un elenco dei fucili di questo tipo. Per un novizio dell'argomento è consigliabile.:-) Galland5:-):-):-)
A**S
Very informative history on the combat shotgun
For quite a thin book this covers the history of the combat shotgun very well recommended reading and good archive pictures / illustrations
I**9
Good Read
Great value addition to my library. Interesting subject dealt with in lay terms, Recommended!
I**E
excellent
excellent
S**R
Five Stars
an excellent book with the usual prompt delivery
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