This new edition of Ian Hogg's classic is this century's ultimate reference work on the subject of military small arms. It has been fully updated and expanded (by 64 pages) to cover all small arms in military service during the 20th century and now includes many arms listings and photographs that did not appear in earlier editions.
Recognized internationally as the leading authority on military small arms, author Ian Hogg was given free rein on this edition; he has delivered the ultimate reference edition for all interested in the history of these arms.
Arms coverage includes:
- Pistols
- Submachine Guns
- Bolt-Action Rifles
- Automatic Rifles
- Machine Guns
- Anti-Tank/Materiel Rifles
- Ammunition