Description
Contents: AK-47 (Conceived as an intermediate rifle for Soviet foot soldiers, the Kalashnikov became the prototype of the modern assault rifle – and the weapon of the century) Features – Why Rome Fell (Internal decay and barbarian invasions laid the empire low); Wellington: The Greatness Of The Iron Duke (Arthur Wellesley blended military prowess and political acumen); Headline Power (Historic events of World War II were really big news); England’s Last Invasion (The Normans hit Britain’s beaches in 1066); The General Who Lost America? (General Sir Henry Clinton claimed he was a scapegoat) Departments – Letters; News; Weider Reider (Excerpts from our sister publications); Interview (Steve Vogel: 1814 on the Chesapeake); Valor (The other Custer hero); Decisions (Pershing makes an army); What We Learned (From Bennington, 1777); Hand Tool (Zeiss Scherenfernrohr); Power Tool (Webley & Scott Mk VI Revolver); Letter From Military History); Reviews; Hallowed Ground (Route of the Lamed Hei, Israel); War Games; General Disorder (James Wilkinson)
Issue: September 2013
Condition: Very Good