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Victorian era breech-loading rifle: Power, accuracy, and long service life.
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80 pages
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30 April 2013
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Summary
The Martini-Henry Rifle: A Victorian War Icon
The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle off…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780965062 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780965060 |
| Author: | Stephen Manning |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing (UK) |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2013 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 184mm x 10mm |
| Series: | Weapon |
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Stephen Manning
Stephen Manning is honorary visiting professor of history, University of Exeter. He specializes in Victorian military history and lectures widely.
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