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US Combat Shotguns

Leroy Thompson,  Peter Dennis,  Alan Gilliland

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English
Osprey
01 August 2013
History; Weapons & equipment; Small firearms, guns & other equipment
Series: Weapon
When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions used in World War l. So effective was the trench shotgun, the Germans complained it violated the “Rules of War” as an inhumane weapon, and threatened to execute troops captured carrying one. More recently during the War on Terror, shotguns have been used to clear cave complexes in Afghanistan and buildings in Iraq, but especially to blow doors open during entries and searches. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in US service, from the trenches of World War l, to the Korean and Vietnamese Wars and lately the cave complexes of Afghanistan.
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Illustrated by:   Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland
Imprint:   Osprey
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   29
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 184mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   267g
ISBN:   9781780960142
ISBN 10:   178096014X
Series:   Weapon
Pages:   80
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Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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 over 30 books published including Great Combat Handguns, and appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.

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