Walter, John
Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941-45 (Weapon)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472858320
- author:
- Walter, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Weapons,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Sniping Rifles in the War Against Japan 1941-45 by John Walter is a fully illustrated study of the evolving sniping technology and tactics employed during World War II in Asia and the Pacific. This absorbing book explores how both sides, including Japanese and Allied opponents, used snipers armed with various rifles, scopes, and accessories in different environments. The challenges of fighting in harsh terrain prompted improvisation and innovation on both sides, as snipers made use of camouflage and deception to counter their adversaries. The author, a small arms expert, examines the strengths and limitations of the rifles, scopes, and accessories used by Japanese snipers and their Allied counterparts, as well as their approaches to sniping tactics and training. The book features specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen photographs, providing an enthralling study of the sniping war in Asia and the Pacific during World War II.
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