The Sniper at War: From the American Revolutionary War to the Present Day
New York: St. Martin's Press, 2005. First U.S. Edition. First Printing. 192, profusely illus. (some in color), tables, bibliography, index, some wear and small tears to DJ edges. How the art of sniping in war has become more professional and specialized, with dedicated training courses and equipment. The book contains profiles of famous snipers throughout history (such as Vasili Zaitsev, a hero of the battle of Stalingrad), along with testimonies from individual snipers who took part in modern conflicts from Vietnam to Afghanistan and the Gulf. Condition: very good, good.
Keywords: Snipers, American Revolution, Vasili Zaitsev, WW1, WWII, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Paramilitary
ISBN: 0312336519
[Book #56825]
Price: $40.00