Table of Contents

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

Promotional Information

This book tells the story of the US bazooka, the rocket-propelled anti-tank weapon that revolutionized warfare in World War II and beyond by giving the infantryman the ability to destroy tanks and a wide range of defensive positions.

About the Author

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Reviews

"The book goes into the development of the bazooka, its introduction into the military, and how it evolved. From its earliest beginnings to today's modern army, the weapon is a mainstay against armored vehicles. Accomapnying the text are numerous photographs and the usual detailed illustrations that are in every Osprey book. Another noteworthy addition to the publisher's weapon series." --Military Heritage (July 2013) "Splendidly informative photos, captions, sidebars, and illustrations enhance this superb little study. Glossary, bibliography, and index complete contents. Grab this enormously entertaining effort!" --David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com "...provides a fine survey of the career of the bazooka and its importance in World War II ... Vintage black and white photos and color illustrations throughout make this a fine recommendation for any military equipment history holding." --James A. Cox, California Bookwatch (October 2012) "...details the creation of this revolutionary anti-tank weapon." --Hal Miller, Model Retailer (September 2012)