The AK-47 - Kalashnikov-series assault rifles (Paperback)

The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. It is the longest serving post-World War II military weapon and its ease of use, durability and low production costs ensure that it's use will continue for generations to come.
This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Weapon
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Gordon L. Rottman
Illustrators:	Johnny Shumate (Illustrator) • Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator)
Dimensions:	248 x 183 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-1-84908-461-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	1-84908-461-0
Barcode:	9781849084611

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