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Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Select Bibliography /Index

Promotional Information

Developed in response to the brutal trench warfare of World War I, the dependable, hard-hitting Browning Automatic Rifle went on to see service with US and other forces throughout World War II, Korea and the opening stages of the Vietnam War, while enjoying notoriety as the weapon of choice for Prohibition-era gangsters and lawmen alike.

About the Author

Robert Hodges was born and raised in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. A lifelong student of military history, particularly World War II and the American Civil War, he is the author of Elite 171 American Civil War Railroad Tactics. Formally trained in history and philosophy, he has published historical articles in several well-known magazines. He also writes fiction and poetry. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. His interests include karate, running, Bible reading, history, and making English longbows.

Reviews

"...a fine history of the Browning's use around the world ... First-hand accounts, color artwork and close-up photos enhance the documentation of a weapon that saw extensive military action." --The Midwest Book Review (July 2012)