The Thompson Submachine Gun

From Prohibition Chicago to World War II

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Description

Osprey's new Weapon series provides a highly-detailed yet affordable overview of the development, use, and impact of small arms throughout history - from the sword to the machine gun.

Learn the true story of one of history's most well travelled weapons. Developed late in World War I (1914-1918) to be a fearsome trench-warfare weapon, the Thompson submachine gun's fame and success came in unexpected quarters. An iconic and innovative design, the M1921 Thompson was soon adopted by Prohibition-era gangs and used ruthlessly on the streets of New York and Chicago. But its military career was relaunched with the outbreak of World War II (1939-1945), used by armies, commandos and resistance groups worldwide.

Using expert knowledge and first-hand accounts, this chronicle of one of the world's greatest submachine guns analyzes the Thompson's development, its legacy, and the experiences of the men who used it in combat. Features rare photographs and original artwork by Peter Dennis.

Table of Contents

Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Conclusion

Product details

Published Sep 21 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781849081498
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 20 b/w; 9 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Weapon
Short code WPN 1
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Martin Pegler

Martin Pegler has a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern…

Illustrator

Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazine…

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