U.S.Infantry Weapons of World War II

The difinitive guide to the weapons carried into combat by U.S. soldiers during WWII. Amazingly comprehensive, it covers rifles, carbines, edged weapons, shotguns, machine guns, mortars, bazookas, grenades, recoilless rifles, submachine guns, automatic rifles, flame throwers and more. Includes special collector's notes for each section.Bruce N. Canfield is the world's foremost author on American military weapons of the 20th century. See his many other excellent books on similar topics.

Now in its second printing, we present the definitive study of World War II infantry weapons...covering everything that was carried into combat by the Army or Marines and fired from the hand, shoulder or light support. World War II was primarily an infrantryman's war and our GIs made legends of the weapons they carried. From famous weapons like the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, and the Bazooka to knives, mortars, and grenades, it's all in here! Packed with 417 photographs!