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Influenced by the German MP 40 and the British Sten, the .45-caliber M3 “Grease Gun” served as the primary US submachine gun for almost a half-century. Designed to replace the expensive Thompson SMG, the M3 was issued to airborne troops and others during World War II thanks to its compact design with sliding wire stock. An improved variant, the M3A1, was favored by armored crews right up to the beginning of the 1990s, seeing service in 1991's Operation Desert Storm. In Korea and Vietnam, reconnaissance troops and special-operations forces were at times armed with the M3A1 – also available in a suppressed version – and it was the first SMG issued to the US counterterrorist unit Delta Force. Featuring full-color artwork, first-hand accounts, and archive and close-up photographs, this is the engaging story of the M3 submachine gun.
Published | May 19 2016 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 80 |
ISBN | 9781472811080 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 35 b/w; 29 col |
Series | Weapon |
Short code | WPN 46 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
All of this is accompanied by a well chosen selection of period photos as well as some great art work by Adam Hook. In all, it is a fine addition to the series and a read that I'm sure you will enjoy.
Modeling Madness
I would have no hesitation to add other Osprey Publishing titles to my personal library nor would I hesitate to recommend this book to others as it will be a welcome addition to one's personal military reference library.
Armorama.com
It is highly recommended to anyone interested in learning about this unique weapon.
IPMS/USA
This book combines great reference as well as entertaining in action and usage stories and is highly recommended.
AMPS
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