Alejandro de Quesada

MP 38 and MP 40 Submachine Guns (Weapon)

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ISBN 13:: 9781780963884
author:: Alejandro de Quesada
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 80
Dimensions:: 18.5 x 0.6 x 24.8 cm
Genre:: History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
Condition:: New
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The MP 38 and MP 40 Submachine Guns is a detailed examination of two iconic firearms that played a significant role in World War II. Despite their widespread use during the conflict, these submachine guns continued to be employed by various military forces around the world for decades after 1945. Their origins date back to the trenches of World War I, where German designers sought to develop a new weapon that utilized pistol ammunition to deliver devastating bursts of automatic fire at close ranges. The Bergmann MP 18, the world's first purpose-built 'machine pistol', was a key influence on the development of these submachine guns. Over 1 million were produced during World War II, with many finding their way into the hands of paramilitary and irregular forces after the war. The use of these submachine guns extended far beyond Germany's borders, with examples and derivatives seen in various conflicts around the world, including the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. This book provides a comprehensive look at the history and development of the MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns, making it an essential resource for historians and firearms enthusiasts alike.

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