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THE GERMAN SNIPER 1914-1945

by Peter R. Senich

Published by Paladin Press. 1st USA. 1982

Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper. The Scharfschutzen - or sharpshooter - of the German military machine during the twentieth century is a fearsome and special figure in the history of modern warfare. He was cold and nerveless while stalking his human prey. This book presents a complete photographic survey of these master snipers, and teh remarkable weapon systems they used with such deadly efficiency. Large format. Black cloth boards, gilt titles. B/w photos throughout. xiv and 445 pages.

Minor discolouration to top of spine. Foxing to text block. Tape marks to pastedowns and dustwrapper flaps. Contents clean. Red dustwrapper is rubbed at corners and worn at top & tail of spine, tape repairs to top & tail of spine and edges.

ISBN: 0873642236
Stock no. 1828536

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Contents

  • Preface
  • Credits and Acknowledgements
  • German Production Marks
  • 1 Sharpshooter - The Beginning
  • II Scharfschutzen - Gewehr
  • III Rifles for Sniping - Arming the Wehrmacht
  • IV Combat Experiences - The Eastern Front
  • V Camouflage
  • VI The Sharpshooter Award
  • VII Karabiner 98K - Short Side Rail System
  • VIII Karabiner 98K Zielfernrohr 41
  • IX Karabiner 98K - Turret Mount System
  • X Karabiner 98K - Long Side Rail System
  • XI Karabiner 98K - Claw Mount System
  • XII Scharfschutzen - Waffen - SS
  • XIII Selbstladegewehr 41
  • XIV Selbstladegewehr 43
  • XV Telescopic Sights - The Assault Rifles
  • XVI Sniper - The Soviet Approach
  • XVII Sniping Weapons Miscellany

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