Hook Bill (73 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting.The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm, which could be used for close combat with a short knife stuck into its muzzle. However, the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870.The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, a trend that continued in the world wars. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized from the 1950s, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter.Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting.The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm, which could be used for close combat with a short knife stuck into its muzzle. However, the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870.The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, a trend that continued in the world wars. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized from the 1950s, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter.Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting.The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm, which could be used for close combat with a short knife stuck into its muzzle. However, the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870.The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, a trend that continued in the world wars. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized from the 1950s, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter.Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldiers firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict. Featuring specially commissioned colour artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on the origins, development, construction and use of the bayonet in warfare from the mid-17th century onwards. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

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Condition: New. pp. 80. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . . Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 80 pages. 9.50x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Condition: New. 2021. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

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Condition: New. In English. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Condition: New. pp. 80. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Hook, Adam; Gilliland, Alan (illustrator).

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

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