This video is a book review of "German Military Rifles and Machine Pistols 1871-1945" by Hans Dieter Gotz. The reviewer highlights the book's focus on the historical development, adoption, service use, and eventual replacement of German firearms, rather than acting as a collector's guide. The book is praised for its historical accuracy, engaging prose, and candid discussion of weapon shortcomings, despite being in black and white. The reviewer notes that the book is a translated English version of an original German publication and provides links to purchase it from the publisher and Amazon.
This YouTube video is a book review of "US Aerial Armament in World War II" by William Wolf. The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of US aircraft gun development from WWI through WWII, including details on turrets, gunsights, ammunition, and early radar systems. While acknowledging the technical nature of some sections, the reviewer praises the book's data-rich content and its value as a reference for those interested in firearms mechanics and the under-recognized field of aerial gunnery. The book is recommended for its detailed look at iterative developmental models of aircraft guns and its analysis of the cannon versus machine gun debate.
This video is a book review of "Italian Partisan Weapons in WWII" by Gianluigi Usai, translated by Ralph Riccio and published by Schiffer. The book aims to fill a gap in historical accounts of the Italian Resistance by detailing the arms used by partisans. The reviewer highlights the book's initial section which provides historical context, discusses arms acquisition, and analyzes partisan perspectives on their weaponry. It also notes the often informal and politically motivated nature of the partisan groups, leading to a varied and sometimes obscure collection of firearms. The latter part of the book profiles individual weapons, accompanied by photographs of partisans with their arms. The reviewer finds the contextual analysis particularly interesting and believes the book is worth the price, despite some minor factual errors in the weapon profiles.
This video is a book review of "Collector's Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle" by David Royal. The book is presented as the definitive source for information on the Savage Model 99 rifle and its predecessors, the Model 1895 and 1899. It details model designations, factory options, production dates, and serial numbers, making it an indispensable resource for serious Savage enthusiasts. The description highlights the Savage 99's long production run and significant production numbers, emphasizing its underappreciated status in the firearms world. Links are provided for purchasing the book from Schiffer Direct and Amazon.
This video is a book review of James D. Brown's "Cold War Pistols of Czechoslovakia." The reviewer praises the book as the best of its kind on Eastern Bloc pistols, offering detailed developmental history, production timelines, serial number tables, disassembly, and mechanical information for models like the Duo, "Z", vz.45, CZ 50/70, CZ 52, VZ 75/85, and CZ 82/83. While suggesting minor improvements in photographic content and text layout, the reviewer highly recommends the book for collectors and enthusiasts interested in these unique and historically significant handguns.
This video reviews Ralph Riccio's book, "Italian Small Arms of the First and Second World Wars." The book is presented as an outstanding resource for English-speaking collectors of Italian military firearms, filling a significant gap in available literature. It features 224 pages of detailed research and high-quality photography, covering a wide range of Italian weaponry from the 1874 pattern revolver to Breda heavy machine guns, all presented in full color. The book is available for purchase through Schiffer.
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