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From the American War of Independence to World War II, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, for most of the 20th century snipers were regarded as little more than paid assassins. It was not until the Vietnam War that the undeniable effectiveness of the sniper was fully appreciated by the military, and with the advent of the 21st century the sniper has become one of the most vital battlefield specialists. Illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, this chronological study of snipers details their evolution, training, weaponry and tactics. It also includes unique contributions from the men and women whose skills and extraordinary courage have made them the most greatly feared specialists in warfare.
About the Author
Martin Pegler was born in 1954 and educated at Hampton School and London University. He is a Senior Curator of weapons at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds; his hobbies include shooting historic firearms and touring Europe by motorcycle. His previous titles for Osprey include Warrior volumes 4: 'US Cavalryman 1865-1890' and 16: 'British Tommy 1914-18', and Elite 68: 'The Military Sniper Since 1914'. Martin lives in Yorkshire with his wife and two cats.
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