Table of Contents

Introduction
Development
Use
Impact
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

This title explores the history of the accurate and reliable Browning High-Power Pistol, which was considered the world’s standard for a semi-automatic combat pistol for half a century.

About the Author

Leroy Thompson has trained and advised military and police special-operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had more than 50 books published, and appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Born in Malaya in 1949, Alan Gilliland spent 19 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards. He is now a writer, illustrator and publisher (www.ravensquill.com; alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).

Reviews

"Osprey knows it's business very well. This is a quality reference work, with loads of well written historical background on this iconic firearm, and well selected photographs. This book would be perfect for someone with little or modest knowledge of the High Power, and those of us with references that may be much more in depth will still find this volume of use." --AMPS Review "This is a very nice reference book that contains a well written informative text, many subject specific photographs and illustrations, well detailed captions and more, with the main focus being on the Browning High-Power pistol and it's use from its introduction to its continued use through today. As with the other Osprey Publishing titles, I would have no hesitation to recommend this book to others as it will be a welcome addition to one's personal reference library." - Armorama "I really appreciated the structure that Osprey's Weapon Series utilizes, starting with the origin of the selected weapon and the following discussion on its development, operational use, and finally a summary of its effectiveness in the 'Conclusion' chapter. Leroy Thompson provides an easy read with plenty of photographs that support the storyline. The labeled cutaway illustrations provide insight into the machine gun's operation through Alan Gilliland's full color illustrations. Adam Hook's color paintings put you into the battle in three different eras. I was able to read the book easily over two evenings. If you own one the previous releases in the Weapon series, you know what you are getting. If this is your initial entry into this series, you will be quite pleased." - IMPS / USA Reviews