Featuring hundreds of black-and-white illustrations of
marksmanship medals, prizes, and badges, plus a special full-color
section, this encyclopedia of U.S. Army shooting awards and
training program rewards is a must-have for military historians and
collectors. In "Marksmanship in the U.S. Army," William K. Emerson
details weapons training from the 1850s to the present, gathering
this information for the first time in a single volume.
Emerson highlights the philosophies behind army marksmanship and
documents the awards, prizes, and badges bestowed upon the War
Department's most elite shooters, artillerymen, and swordsmen.
Proficiency training discussed in this book includes the use of
sabers, cannons, sea mines, bayonets, tank weapons, aerial gunnery,
bombs, and other weapons. Emerson integrates discussion of the
criteria, people, and rationale behind each award into this
historical account.
Emerson's emphasis on national rifle and pistol matches, the
history of selected army and NRA trophies, and significant players
in the army's weapons training development enhances the
comprehensive appeal of the latest contribution to military history
by this experienced author.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2004 |
First published: |
May 2004 |
Authors: |
William K Emerson
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Dimensions: |
305 x 229 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
264 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-3575-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-8061-3575-1 |
Barcode: |
9780806135755 |
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