SA80 Assault Rifles Contributor(s): Grant, Neil (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator), Gilliland, Alan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1472811046 ISBN-13: 9781472811042 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Weapons - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
Series: Weapon |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.55 lbs) 80 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Chronological Period - 1970's - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were shrouded in controversy after a series of dismal performances. It was prone to jamming in desert conditions, had several flimsy parts that would often break after repeated use, and had an incredibly sensitive magazine catch. When these issues came to light, the SA80 was lambasted by the news, leading to the Ministry of Defence ordering an extensive modification program that dramatically improved reliability. Combat accounts and in-depth analysis of the SA80's performance in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and Iraq guide the reader through its troubled life, while vivid artwork helps to illustrate the transformation it underwent; from an unreliable rifle disliked by the soldiers who used it to being one of the world's most innovative and accurate small arms. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |