American Submachine Guns, 1919–1950, 9780764354847
Hardcover
WWII’s iconic American submachine guns: From gangsters to global conflict.

American Submachine Guns, 1919–1950

Thompson SMG, M3 "Grease Gun," Reising, UD M42, and Accessories

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  • Hardcover

    80 pages

  • Release Date

    28 April 2018

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Summary

America’s famous and influential WWII submachine guns (SMGs) are all featured in this fully illustrated book. Beginning with the legendary Thompson submachine, its design, construction, and testing in the early 1920s, as well as its use by the US Marine Corps, the Irish Republican Army, and prohibition era gangsters is presented in detail. Its famed use during WWII in all war theaters is shown in superb period photography and clear, up-close colour images.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780764354847
ISBN-10:0764354841
Author:Luc Guillou
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:80
Release Date:28 April 2018
Weight:907g
Dimensions:305mm x 229mm
Series:Classic Guns of the World
About The Author

Luc Guillou

Luc Guillou is a writer and editor for REGI ARM publishing in Paris, France. He has written extensively on historic and modern weaponry.

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