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Summary: Very good, Bruce is an Expert
Review: Each page is filled with large, sometimes full page, color photos of actual German automatic weapons of WWII. Also shown in color are close up photos explaining, and depicting the operation, as well as "field stripping" of each weapon. Due to the great photography, this book serves well as a valuable adjunct to the library of any collector/owner of WWII German smallarms, and militaria.
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Summary: A must-have for enthusiasts
Review: I originally checked out a battered, near-death copy of this book from my local library for some research. I was so impressed, I ordered my own copy for my personal library. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, with detailed shots of live-fire in historically accurate environments and excellent photos of the disassembled weapons as well. I was also very pleased to see the choices made in subject matter. In addition to the commonly documented weapons like the MP-40 series, MG-34 and MG-42 GPMGs and the much-touted MP-43/StG-44, this book also showcased the Mauser Schnellfeuer automatic pistol and both models of the FG-42 paratrooper rifle. Being something of an FG-42 lover, I was quite ecstatic at the amount of coverage lavished on these oft-overlooked weapons. For sheer photographic beauty and good research into the development and utilization of German WWII-era automatic weapons, this book is the gold standard. It may not pack as much detail on individual weapon types as a more specialize book like Senich's "The German Assault Rifle 1935-1945", but the overall coverage is still excellent, and the photographs just launch it over the edge into the required reading zone.
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Summary: Very good, Bruce is an Expert
Review: It is very interesting, how an author who only done one other book specifically on guns can make such a good and realistic book on the subject. This book not only gives you a scence of knowledge about the guns after you read the book, but it also gives you a look into the furture of guns. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about guns. It is also interesting to note that German weapons have forever changed the course of gun manufactuering. Overall, I think it is one of the best books on guns that I have ever read.
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Summary: A Great Reference Book for Collectors/Reenactors
Review: This book by Robert Bruce gives an insightful study into the beginnings, development and utilization of the various automatic weapons employed by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. The original diagrams and text make it easy for the novice collector . This book is also invaluable to the reenactor showing the proper usage and accessories for these weapons.
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Summary: A Great Reference Book for Collectors/Reenactors
Review: This book by Robert Bruce gives an insightful study into the beginnings, development and utilization of the various automatic weapons employed by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. The original diagrams and text make it easy for the novice collector . This book is also invaluable to the reenactor showing the proper usage and accessories for these weapons.
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Summary: A great book!
Review: This is a neat book that does something that I have not seen before. It discusses in detail the prominent German Automatic weapons of the war. Each MG is fully described with beautiful color pictures not seen of this quality before. What is really enlightening is the impressions given by taking each weapon to the range and firing it. This serves to seperate the facts from the fiction that has surrounded these guns over the years. A worthy addition to any military weapons enthusiast bookshelf
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Summary: A pleasant book for the eye and more
Review: You will not be disappointed with this magnificent book. Everything is swoned in matter of small pieces or fire capabilities of the five grand german automatic weapon of the WWII era. Color photography of all weapons, Historical evolution, technical data, dismantle parts, live shooting test, color photography re-enactors in WWII battledress are going to plunge yourself into a well divided book and a almost flawless one on this particular subject.The only drawback, if there is on in that case, is the to scarce WWII period photography. Some will say there are other book that give WWII photography a real sense of what it was to use those weapons. All in all, it's a must have for collectors and neophyte of that particular topic. _________________________
Paul Bourgault
2Lt/Fus MR21/34thCBG/RCAC
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