Us Grenade Launchers

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472819536

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US Grenade Launchers by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

In an effort to provide the US infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm M79 grenade launcher – a shoulder-fired, single-shot weapon – entered service with US forces in 1961. Reliable, easy to use, and lethally effective, the M79 soon became an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War and had a profound influence on small-unit tactics. As the Vietnam conflict continued, it was joined on the front line by experimental models such as the magazine-fed T148E1, as well as two launchers intended to be fitted under the barrel of the new M16 assault rifle: Colt's XM148 and AAI Corporation's M203. The M203 remains in US Army service today, while the US Marine Corps now also fields the M32 multiple grenade launcher – like the M79, a standalone weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork, this is the story of the rugged and formidable grenade launchers that equipped the United States and its allies in Vietnam and beyond from the 1960s to the present day.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472819543

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US Grenade Launchers by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

In an effort to provide the US infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm M79 grenade launcher – a shoulder-fired, single-shot weapon – entered service with US forces in 1961. Reliable, easy to use, and lethally effective, the M79 soon became an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War and had a profound influence on small-unit tactics. As the Vietnam conflict continued, it was joined on the front line by experimental models such as the magazine-fed T148E1, as well as two launchers intended to be fitted under the barrel of the new M16 assault rifle: Colt's XM148 and AAI Corporation's M203. The M203 remains in US Army service today, while the US Marine Corps now also fields the M32 multiple grenade launcher – like the M79, a standalone weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork, this is the story of the rugged and formidable grenade launchers that equipped the United States and its allies in Vietnam and beyond from the 1960s to the present day.

Author : Erik Lawrence
Publisher : Erik Lawrence Publications
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781941998304

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Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the M79 Grenade Launcher by Erik Lawrence Pdf

The most current, up to date, full color manual anywhere on the M79 Grenade Launcher system. Authored by Erik Lawrence, former Special Forces Instructor and owner of one of the most realistic and experienced training companies in the US. 76 pages of great to know information with procedures that have been vetted over time. 50+ color pictures to better explain the listed procedures. Developed for weapons familiarization classes and instructor development...the best Team Room reference library available. The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the M79 Grenade Launcher system safely and competently. The practical guide will give the reader: * background/specifications of the weapon and its capability * Multiple descriptive photographs * instructions on its operation * disassembly and assembly procedures * proper safe firing procedures * malfunction and misfire procedures Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the operator to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the M79 Grenade Launcher system.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1020156702

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40-MM Grenade Launchers M203 and M79 by Anonim Pdf

Author : U. S. Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475155573

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Army Field Manual for 40mm Grenade Launcher M203 by U. S. Army Pdf

Complete text manuals and historical manuscripts issued by the US military with illustrations and diagrams when applicable.

Author : U S Army,Luc Boudreaux
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798729436897

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Tm 3-22.31 (FM 3-22.31) 40-mm Grenade Launcher by U S Army,Luc Boudreaux Pdf

This publication provides technical information about training and combat techniques for the M320 grenade launcher. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers who will use this information to successfully integrate the M320 into their combat operations. The M320 grenade launcher will replace the M203; however, information about the M203 grenade launcher is contained in Appendix D.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472807366

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The Hand Grenade by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

Allowing the user to inflict damage on his opponent within throwing range without leaving cover, the portable, lethally efficient hand grenade is a ubiquitous weapon of modern warfare, and has now found its way into law-enforcement arsenals too. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs of grenades in use and in close-up, this engaging study explores and assesses the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of the formidable military hand grenade.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472842282

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The M4 Carbine by Chris McNab Pdf

The M4 carbine has become one of the defining military firearms of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Developed as a fusion of the XM177E2 Colt Commando and the M16A2 assault rifle, the M4 offered a more convenient battlefield firearm than the full-length M16 variants, and the US Army adopted it as the standard infantry weapon in the 1990s. Today, military and law-enforcement personnel of more than 60 countries have adopted either the M4 or the M4A1 variant, both of which have been tested and proven in major combat operations worldwide. This study describes the development process in detail, from production of the first XM4 prototypes in 1984 through numerous modified types until it emerged into official use as the M4 in 1994. The M4 offered a weapon that was 1lb lighter and 6in shorter than the standard M16A2, yet could still deliver precision semi-auto and full-auto firepower up to an effective range of 500m. Over time, its capabilities have been enhanced by the M4A1 modifications plus an extensive range of tactical accessories, including optical day/night sights, laser/infrared designators, under-barrel grenade launchers and shotgun modules, foregrips, furniture options, mounting rails, and sound suppressors. Numerous M4/M4A1 combat operations are investigated to reveal why the weapon has received such high levels of approval by front-line combat troops, not only in Afghanistan and Iraq, where the M4/M4A1 has been intensively combat-tested, but also in contexts such as Colombia, India, Israel, and the Philippines. Profusely illustrated with photographs and artworks, and drawing its research from the latest declassified documents, this is a complete guide to one of the most important and widely distributed tactical infantry weapons of the last quarter-century.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472833105

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Weapons of the US Special Operations Command by Chris McNab Pdf

The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the world's arsenal. Whether Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, the SOCOM troops select weapons that match their mission requirements, but which also sit at the cutting edge of combat technology. This means that, while SOCOM troops frequently use standard-issue weaponry, they also adopt many specialist pieces of kit that are not so accessible to the broader armed services, including sniper rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns, as well as high-tech tactical accessories used to transform standard weaponry into something exceptional. Assessing the technology and capabilities of these combat weapons, as well as how they have been used in modern combat, this fully illustrated study lifts the veil on some of the most distinctive hand-held weapon systems of US special operations forces since 1987.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472819680

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The FN MAG Machine Gun by Chris McNab Pdf

For six decades, the 7.62mm FN MAG has been a dominant general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) in worldwide arsenals. Three qualities have guaranteed this enduring status – reliability, ease of operation, and firepower. Several nations have license-produced the weapon as their standard GPMG, including the British (as the L7) and the Americans (M240), and in total more than 80 nations have adopted the FN MAG. The machine gun has also been modified extensively for vehicular, naval, and aircraft platforms, demonstrating versatility in the air, on sea, and on land. In this book, Chris McNab charts the technical evolution of this extraordinary weapon, created by Belgian company Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal. From the jungles of South East Asia, to the deserts of the Middle East, and the icy battlefields of the Falklands, this study explores the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the FN MAG machine gun, a dominant weapon in its field for more than a half-century.

Author : Gregory A. Babich,Thomas A. Keep
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Grenade launchers
ISBN : 0972262709

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Imperial Japanese Grenade Rifles and Launchers by Gregory A. Babich,Thomas A. Keep Pdf

Smyth sewn case bind.110" boardsred cloth cover100 pound enamel paperGloss film lamination dust jacketMade in USA

Author : Kevin Dockery
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782003267

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The M60 Machine Gun by Kevin Dockery Pdf

The US M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, known as “the Pig,” was developed in the years after World War II from two revolutionary German designs. Adopted in 1957, the M60 came into its own in the jungles, hamlets, and city streets of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. “Humping the Pig” became common in US military squads, with at least one soldier equipped with an M60 and every squad member carrying ammunition for it. The M60 design transformed infantry tactics as squads took advantage of the immediate volume of fire offered by the design. Although it has now been replaced by the M240 series of weapons in US infantry and mechanized units, the M60 is still in common use with the US armed forces. Meanwhile, its iconic status has been assured by its frequent appearance in many popular films and television shows, from Full Metal Jacket to The A Team. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the full story of the M60, the innovative squad base-of-fire weapon that has equipped the US military from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq.

Author : Jonathan Mallory House
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Armies
ISBN : 9781428915831

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Toward Combined Arms Warfare by Jonathan Mallory House Pdf

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849088916

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The M16 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastics. It was first adopted by US Special Forces and airborne troops in 1962 before it was issued to Army and Marine units serving in Vietnam. Its use spread throughout the following decades and a number of variants including submachine and carbine versions were also fielded. As a result it is now amongst the three most used combat cartridges in the world while over 10 million M16s and variants have been produced making it one of the most successful American handheld weapons in history .But despite its undeniable success the M16 is not without its detractors. Indeed, the “black rifle”, as it is known, is one of the most controversial rifles ever introduced with a long history of design defects, ruggedness issues, cleaning difficulties and reliability problems leading to endless technical refinements. This volume provides a technical history of the M16 and the struggle to perfect it together with an assessment of its impact on the battlefield drawing on over a decade's combat experience with the rifle.

Author : Leroy Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780960159

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US Combat Shotguns by Leroy Thompson Pdf

When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions used in World War l. So effective was the trench shotgun, the Germans complained it violated the “Rules of War” as an inhumane weapon, and threatened to execute troops captured carrying one. More recently during the War on Terror, shotguns have been used to clear cave complexes in Afghanistan and buildings in Iraq, but especially to blow doors open during entries and searches. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in US service, from the trenches of World War l, to the Korean and Vietnamese Wars and lately the cave complexes of Afghanistan.