Militaria, arms and armour

Shooters Bible, for generations the most trusted source of detailed information on firearms, offers gun enthusiasts expert knowledge and advice on gun care.

'Fascinating This monumental work completes the authorised picture of a century of British intelligence' BEN MACINTYRE, THE TIMES '[A] revelatory look at the world of GCHQ There is much in the book that illuminates' Mark Urban, Sunday Times You know about MI5.

Here in one comprehensive source are all the age-old instructions for correctly mounting all kinds of game, from birds and deer to fish and beyond.

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need.

You'll enjoy this gun book if:You want updated information and gun reviews on both recently released firearms & older gunsYou're looking for an accurate firearms catalogYou want to read about all things guns, from handloading, to ammunition & moreFor nearly 7 decades, Gun Digest has been regarded by the shooting industry, hunters, competitive shooters, collectors, and hobbyists everywhere as the shooter's No.

Drawing on his years of experience, Judd Cooney, one of Americas most prominent outdoor writers and photographers, offers practical information on bowhunting big and small game across North America.

Finally, the deer hunting and land management reference you have always wanted!

This study looks at how the Soviet armed forces developed and deployed a range of machine guns that fitted with their offensive and defensive infantry tactics across six years of total war.

With hunting advice from a wide variety of experts, including Steve Bartylla, Peter Fiduccia, Leo Somma, and John Trout, The Ultimate Book of Bowhunting focuses on the most traditional of hunting weapons: the bow and arrow.

With more than forty years of experience butchering domestic animals, game, and birds, award-winning outdoor writer and photographer Monte Burch presents this complete guide for butchering many types of livestock or wild animals.

"e;For many Americans, guns seem to be a fundamental part of the American experience?

This fully illustrated new book describes and analyses the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors.

Gun Trader's Guide is the bestselling collectible firearms reference, having sold over two million copies in thirty-five editions.

This ground-breaking book is loaded with new scientific research that will help you become a better deer hunter.

A fascinating look at the history and development of the revolver.

Hunting Rutting Bucks is a tremendous resource for hunters hoping to take the biggest buck of their lives.

Fully illustrated, this study assesses the Soviet and Waffen-SS troops who contested the cities of Kharkov and Rostov-on-Don on the Eastern Front during 1942 43.

One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal both on the battlefield and in the arena.

Now available in one special set, the bestselling must-have reference book and one-stop guide to buying new and collectible firearms.

Whether its hunting, fishing, or simply shooting, the love and thrill of the outdoors will always remain.

The new Shooters Bible Guide to Knives sets the standard for comprehensive publications by carrying on the Shooters Bible tradition of bringing together more products and information than any other source.

From the most trusted name in guns and ammunition comes this ultimate reference on bowhunting.

My dogs and I get along best when I hit the birds they produce for me.

The first of a two-part series on the armour of the samurai, this volumes traces first the history of the samurai themselves and then examines the history and evolution of the cuirass or dou, the armour protecting the samurai's chest.

The size of western armed forces, their stocks of weaponry and their readiness for combat are declining.

Steve Bartylla gets down to the nuts and bolts of what it takes to bowhunt public land whitetails today.

The conduct of combat operations in open order during the 18th and 19th centuries required an improved firearm with more accuracy than the standard-issue smoothbore infantry musket.

Petersens Hunting Guide to Big Game is packed with a wealth of valuable how-to information compiled by the foremost authorities in the sport.

The Khazars were one of the most important Turkic peoples in European history, dominating vast areas of southeastern Europe and the western reaches of the Central Asian steppes from the 4th to the 11th centuries AD.

From Buffalo Bill to Wild Bill and from Chief Joseph to Geronimo, the most famous guns in the West and the history behind themMore than a few of the actual guns once in the hands of the heroes and villains of Americas Old West still exist, housed in a dozen museums across the countryfrom the Model 1866 .

Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting.

Parts identification for more than 1,000 guns!

This is my cathedral.

Osprey Men-at-Arms: A Celebration is a very special volume detailing some of the wonderful artwork that has graced Osprey's renowned Men-at-Arms series over the last forty years.

Know What Your Guns Are Worth!

Current safety trends encourage shooters to opt for guns of less power, especially CO2-powered guns.

American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms focuses on the arms used from the early exploratory period throughout the colonial period and the American Revolution.

Designed in 1942, Britain's innovative Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT) provided British and Commonwealth troops with a much-needed means of taking on Germany's formidable Panzers.

The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles.

First translation into English of a wide-ranging military treatise from the late middle ages.

No matter when and where its done, the loveand dangersof hunting will always remain.

This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42 and MP 43/StG 44.

This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Midwestern and Western states that fought for the Union during the Civil War.

Since the early days of flight, military pilots have personalized aircraft with artistic creations, giving each plane a unique identity and aircrews a sense of pride in "e;"e;their war bird.

Whether you’re a novice bowhunter or a seasoned veteran, this book will make you a better, more complete hunter.

Successful Turkey Hunting is based on five years of columns written for the publications of the National Wild Turkey Federation, with a few stories from other publications tossed in the mix.

War was Britain's furnace for two thousand years and we are that forging.

The Greatest Guns Ever50 Famous Firearms You've Got to Own reveals shooting guru Richard Hacker's favorite guns and provides the ultimate wish list for every firearms enthusiast in America.