From the German Luger pistol to the American M16 assault rifle. The book Infantry Weapons is a comprehensive and richly illustrated publication that includes all the most important handheld weapons in the world manufactured in the last century. From pistols to rifles, submachine guns to machine guns and other personal weapons of the soldier. Each listed weapon is accompanied by a table with basic technical data including model designation, weight, dimensions, and caliber. The book is divided into sections according to different types of weapons: pistols and revolvers, submachine guns, rifles, assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, combat shotguns, and other weapons. For each weapon, you will find a brief description of its construction, development, and records of its use on the battlefield. The publication includes all the famous weapons from the last century: the Browning HP 1935 pistol, the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle, the Israeli UZI submachine gun, and the German MG42 machine gun. It also mentions weapons for street riots used by contemporary police units, such as the Smith & Wesson grenade launchers and the Federal Riot Gun. In the final chapter, the author discusses the outlook for 21st-century weapons. The book Infantry Weapons provides a wealth of information in an accessible format for anyone interested in handheld firearms.
