Davis, Tom Jr.
Great Britain - The Tommy Gun Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781502977816
- author:
- Davis, Tom Jr.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 170
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.6 x 0.9 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The story of the Thompson gun in Great Britain is a fascinating one, meticulously researched and documented by Tom Davis. This book sheds new light on the British adoption and procurement of the Thompson submachine gun during World War II, revealing previously unknown information and correcting long-held misconceptions. From the first time the Thompson gun was put into active service with the British military, to the complex negotiations between the British Ministry of Supply and the U.S. War Department, this book provides a detailed and authoritative account of the Thompson gun's history in Britain. With access to official parts lists, documented losses of Thompson guns by ship name, date of attack, and number of guns lost, this book is a must-have for Thompson enthusiasts and historians alike. With over 350 footnotes, painstakingly sourced from the National Archives in Great Britain and the United States, this book is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the Thompson gun's history in Great Britain.
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