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Manning, Dr Stephen

 
9781780965062: The Martini-Henry Rifle: 26 (Weapon)
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ISBN 10: 1780965060 ISBN 13: 9781780965062
Editorial: Osprey Publishing, 2013

Sinopsis

The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century.

Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts.

Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.

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Dr Stephen Manning is Honorary Visiting Professor in the University of Exeter History department. He specializes in Victorian Military History and lectures widely, most recently at The Royal Engineer's Museum and The National Army Museum.



Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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Osprey Publishing
Año de publicación
2013
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ISBN 10 
1780965060
ISBN 13 
9781780965062
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Ilustrador
Dennis Peter
Número de páginas
80
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