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The M14 Battle Rifle
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Manufacturer: Osprey Books
Stock Number: OSP WPN37
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Author: Leroy Thompson
Illustrators: Alan Gilliland Johnny Shumate

About this book
The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service. Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other battle rifles like the FN FAL, the M14 saw most of its combat use in the early days of the Vietnam War. Maintained until 1970 for compatibility with NATO forces the M14 had a renaissance as a semi-automatic sniping weapon and since 2001 the M14 has been employed as a Designated Marksman Rifle, being employed by all branches of the US military, especially in Afghanistan where the open terrain makes longer-range engagements common. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and archive and close-up photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the M14, the long-lived battle rifle that remains in front-line service with US forces more than 50 years after its first adoption.

Contents
  • Introduction
  • Development: Replacing the Garand
  • Use: The M14 goes to war
  • Impact: A lasting influence
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography
  • Index
Paperback; October 2014; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781472802552







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