Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns

Name: Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781849083300
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By Gordon L. Rottman

Series: Weapon

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Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns by Gordon L. Rottman delves into the history and development of the iconic heavy machine gun, offering an in-depth look at its design, impact, and role in various military contexts. The book explores technical aspects and operational history, providing detailed insights into how this weapon became a staple in modern warfare. Ideal for history buffs, it captures the significance of this powerful firearm in a concise and engaging manner.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in military history and weaponry, particularly in exploring the technical details and historical significance of one of the most iconic machine guns in military use. The author provides an in-depth analysis, combining historical context with detailed illustrations and photographs, appealing to enthusiasts of military technology and history alike.

Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns

The Browning 50-cal has become the longest serving weapon in the US inventory. The fifty has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun. It is considered such an effective and reliable weapon that few countries ever attempted to develop an equivalent weapon. This title presents a history of the development of this famous weapon.

A war-winning weapon that is likely to mark its 100th anniversary still in use, few weapons can claim to be more significant in effecting the way wars are fought.

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The Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns has become the longest serving weapon in the US inventory. The "fifty" has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun. It is considered such an effective and reliable weapon that few countries ever attempted to develop an equivalent.

Even the Japanese created a copy of it during World War II when the US was producing literally thousands every month to use in every theatre. This is a history of the development of this famous weapon, its most critical operational use and the variants that have been produced to keep it at the forefront of the action.

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Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns by Gordon L. Rottman is praised for its detailed history of the weapon's development and use in various military operations. The book provides a vivid account of front-line experiences, including a fighter pilot's perspective on using and maintaining the machine gun. Rottman's personal experiences, particularly from the Vietnam War, add depth, alongside descriptions of the firepower's impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849083300

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 15 b/w; 15 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alan Gilliland
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. His interests include karate, running, Bible reading, history, and making English longbows.