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OverviewMost belligerents entering World War II armed their infantry with bulky and ineffectual anti-tank rifles as their primary means of combating tanks. US planners realized that what infantrymen needed was a relatively lightweight, man-portable anti-tank weapon that was simple to operate, accurate, and capable of knocking out the average tank at a reasonable range, while also being effective against fortified buildings, pillboxes, and personnel in the open. The bazooka combined a revolutionary new anti-tank rifle-grenade warhead, a much-modified British anti-aircraft rocket motor, and a cobbled-together launcher tube and electrical firing system; its first test-firing astounded observers, and it was immediately adopted by the US armed forces. Featuring specially drawn colour artwork, this engaging study tells the story of the bazooka, which set the standard for future light anti-tank weapons and their ammunition, and was a key influence on anti-tank tactics and techniques in the post-war era. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon L. Rottman , Johnny Shumate (Illustrator) , Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 18 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.267kg ISBN: 9781849088015ISBN 10: 1849088012 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 20 June 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction /Development /Use /Impact /Select Bibliography /IndexReviews. ..details the creation of this revolutionary anti-tank weapon. <br>--Hal Miller, Model Retailer (September 2012) Author InformationGordon 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |