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This authentic manual quickly trained personnel in building and
maintaining furniture for use on military bases. The instructions
remain very relevant today, including timeless information on using
woodworking machinery and tools, joinery and basic furniture
construction and maintenance. Published right after World War II
ended, this historical time capsule has stood the test of time.
What You'll Find Inside * 28 project plans and material lists for
classic furniture in distinct styles * Timeless techniques for
working with power tools and hand tools * Thorough advice and
illustrations for repairing upholstered furniture * A dedicated
section on turning furniture parts with a lathe * Tips for building
and maintaining solid wood, metal and upholstered furniture
This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.
The M1917 Enfield, formally named "United States rifle, cal .30,
Model of 1917" was an American modification of the British .303
caliber P14 rifle developed and manufactured from 1917-1918. The
Enfield rifle was noted for several design features. It was
designed with a rear receiver aperture sight, protected by sturdy
"ears," a design that proved to be faster and more accurate than
the typical mid-barrel sight. Future American rifles, such as the
1903-A3 Springfield, M1 and M1 Carbine would all use such receiver
sights. The M1917 sight was situated on an elongated receiver
bridge, which added weight to the action, as well as lengthening
the bolt. The M1917 action proved very strong, and was used as the
basis for a variety of commercial and gunsmith-made sporting rifles
in standard and magnum calibers between the world wars and after.
Today, the Enfield is used as a ceremonial and drilling rifle. For
battle purposes, the Danish still use the M1917 as a service weapon
due to the high reliability of the bolt-action rifle in harsh
conditions. Created in 1942, this field manual reveals a great deal
about the M1917's design and capabilities. Intended as a field
manual for operation and maintenance, it details gun assembly,
marksmanship techniques, accessories, and much more. Originally
labeled restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is
here reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the
integrity of the text.
The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer during World War II.
Armed with a 76-mm cannon, it was the fastest tracked armored
fighting vehicle during World War II with a top speed up to sixty
mph. As a result, Buick nicknamed it the Hellcat. The fast speed
was reached by keeping armor thickness to a minimum. Hellcat crews
took advantage of the vehicle's speed to minimize the enemy's
ability to pierce its thin armor. The M18's new design incorporated
several innovative maintenance features. The Wright R-975 engine
was mounted on steel rollers, allowing maintenance crews to
disconnect it easily from the transmission, roll it out onto the
lowered engine rear cover, service it, and then reconnect it again.
The transmission could also easily be removed and rolled out onto a
front deck plate to enable quick inspection and repairs. The M18
carried a five man crew as well as forty five rounds of main gun
ammunition, and an M2 Browning machine gun on a flexible ring mount
for use against aircraft and infantry. The only M18 variant which
was produced in significant numbers was the M39 Armored Utility
Vehicle, a turretless model used to transport personnel or cargo.
Also, it could be used as a gun tractor. This version was armed
with a single M2 machine gun on a flexible mount. Created in 1945,
this technical manual reveals a great deal about the Hellcat's
design and capabilities. Intended as a manual for those charged
with operation and maintenance, it details many aspects of its
engine, cooling, turret and other systems. Originally labeled
restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here
reprinted in book form. Care has been taken to preserve the
integrity of the text.
The Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT) was a class of amphibious warfare
vehicle, a small landing craft, introduced by the United States
Navy, Marine Corps and Army during World War II. Originally
intended solely as cargo carriers for ship to shore operations,
they rapidly evolved into assault troop and fire support vehicles
as well. The LVT Mark I was the first military model. Traveling at
a respectable six knots in the water and twelve mph on land, it
could deliver twenty four fully equipped assault troops to the
beach. Though it was only intended for delivering supplies inland
until wheeled vehicles could be brought ashore, the LVT could
supply supporting fire from two .30 cal M1919 Browning machine
guns. Many LVTs were refitted prior to the Tarawa landing to hold
two .50 cal Browning heavy machine guns forward, with the .30 cal
guns aft. The vehicle was not armored and its thin steel hull
offered virtually no protection, although prior to Tarawa some
vehicles received nine mm of armor plating to the cab. The LVT's
tracks performed well on sand, but not on tough surfaces. The rigid
suspension threw tracks and roller bearings corroded in salt water.
Proper maintenance of the new machine was often an issue, as few
Marines were trained to work on it, and early models suffered
frequent breakdowns. The LVT Mark II featured new powertrain and
torsilastic suspension. The aluminium track grousers were bolted
on, making changes much easier since they wore out quickly on land
and more so on coral. Hard terrain performance was much better
compared to the LVT Mark I. Created in 1944, this technical manual
reveals a great deal about the LVT's design and capabilities.
Intended as a manual for those charged with operation and
maintenance, it details many aspects of its engine, cooling, fuel,
powertrain and other systems. Originally labeled restricted, this
manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book
form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
Originally published in 1944 by the Military Intelligence Service,
Unites States War Department. In suitable terrain, the tank is an
ideal weapon for the favorite envelopment tactics of the Japanese,
although the Japanese had only made limited use of tanks (up until
WWII). The Japanese organization (armored divisions and
non-division units), tactics (general doctrine, tanks in infantry
support, principles of infantry support, special tactical
situations), and equipment (tankettes, light/medium/heavy tanks,
armored cars, armament) are detailed in this document. Please note
these are copies of important historical documents that have been
extensively cleaned up by the publisher. While every effort has
been made to make these books accessible they sometimes reflect the
nature of the age of the originals including the typefaces, print
quality and occassional marginalia. These are not poor quality OCR
documents with missing pages or tracts illegible text.
The M6 was an outgrowth of a 1940 U.S. Army Ordnance Corps program
to develop a 50-ton heavy tank. After the initial, multi-turreted
design proved too excessive, a single three-man turret bearing
76.2mm and 37mm guns was adopted. The tank also carried four
Browning machineguns, three fixed and one flexible. In addition to
the commander, gunner and loader in the turret, the tank had a
driver, assistant driver, and an ammunition passer. The tank was
equipped with a Wright radial gasoline engine and a torque
converter or electric transmission and designated M6 (cast hull)
and M6A1 (welded hull). While it might have fared well in combat,
the heavy tank's exorbitant cost, high silhouette, reliability
problems and difficulty in transport made it vulnerable to enemies
in the Army staff. In the end, only forty M6 type tanks were
produced, and the design was declared obsolete by late 1944.
Created during the testing phase of the M6, this TM 9-721 technical
manual reveals a great deal about the weapon's design and
capabilities. Intended as a manual for those charged with operation
and maintenance, this manual shows the basics of how to drive the
tank and take care of its engine, cooling, power train and other
systems. Originally printed in 1943 and labeled restricted, this
manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book
form. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.
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