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Originally published in German as: Das Schwert: Mythos und Wirklichkeit.

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This is the absorbing story of the handguns credited to Nambu Kijiro, the principal personal-defence weapons of the Imperial forces.

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Fully illustrated, this book investigates the articulated plate armour worn by Roman legionaries.

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Eamines all the aspects of the overlap between elite forces and the hidden worlds of intelligence and counter-terrorism. This book takes an objective look at the secret, controversial role of special forces and 'Freelancers' in covert, deadly operations around the world. It is packed with examples of individual heroism, and courage in adversity.

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From the gruff, sword-toting swashbucklers of the Middle Ages to modern adventure epics like The Princess Bride, the aura surrounding the sword is one that is both romantic and pragmatic.

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German helmets from World War II are amongst the most widely collected Third Reich memorabilia, so they are hard to fake and relatively inexpensive. This concise guide for collectors and modellers features many of the different types of helmet used by the army, navy and Luftwaffe.

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Films and television programmes have made the public much more familiar with the handgun as it features in many dramas and thrillers, but unfortunately this exposure has led to many misconceptions about the uses and capabilities of such weapons. This book offers a more measured and realistic assessment of its virtues and faults.

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Poison gas was one of the most fearful weapons of its day. In 1915, the only item a soldier had to protect himself from the harmful effects of gas was a shell dressing, soaked in his own urine and then tied around his face. This book provides a brief history of the development of gas warfare and equipment.

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The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers.

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This book explores the development of British webbing equipment starting with the 1958-pattern equipment right up to modern-day modular concepts. Contents include:

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Provides a reference to the history and characteristics of the self-loading pistols that were adopted by the military forces of the nations involved in the two World Wars. This is a selection of nineteen self-loading pistols - and the firms engaged in their manufacture - during this period, together with a technical appraisal of each weapon.

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Offers an account of how armour developed through the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil War eras. In this title, each chapter focuses on an individual area of body protection, charting the evolution of each piece over time, from helmets and chest protection to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons.

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The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. This book explores the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. It details the origins and development of the samurai sword.

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"British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War".

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Sure to appeal to all those interested in military sniping, this study assesses the use of three iconic sniping weapons over five decades.

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Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study investigates the rifled firearms employed by European and American forces in the 18th and early 19th centuries, from the American long rifle to the British Baker rifle and beyond.

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This is the absorbing story of the development, combat use and legacy of the influential sidearms used by the armed forces of the Soviet Union.

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Using the latest technical, ballistic, and tactical research available, this book defines the reasons why the M4/M4A1 achieved its ascendancy, but also analyzes the question marks that hang over the weapon's future.

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The innovative PIAT anti-tank weapon equipped British and Commonwealth troops during some of the most important battles of World War II. This ground-breaking study brings together first-hand accounts, technical manuals, contemporary reports, and archive photography to create a definitive overview of the PIAT's history.