The German Sniper: 1914-1945 Review

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(More customer reviews)Author Peter Senich made his reputation as a sniping authority with this book. From its early beginning in the trenches of WWI, Senich describes the equipment, camouflage, weapons and tactics of the German Army. He makes a detailed examination of the rifles and the multitude of scopes, mounting systems for both wars and to a limited extend, supressor systems and infrared sighting units.
Senich does not neglect to provide the combat experience of snipers who fought the Red Army and their observations are invaluable today. However, no comparable account is given for German soldiers who fought the allies on the Western Front.
In an all too brief chapter, Senich also delves into the Soviet sniping experience and his text includes a translation of the role of the sniper in the infantry platoon/company. Unfortunately, he does not address the effectiveness of the Red Army sniper nor the propaganda so thoroughly dismissed by Shore (See, "With British Snipers to the Reich).
While the author acknowledges individuals who assisted him, a historian may be disappointed since the book lacks meaningful references. For a sniping enthusiast, this book is an invaluable resource. A collector of Mauser rifles will find the information and photos in this book very useful in identifying the many variations of German sniper rifles.

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The complete story of Germany's sniping arms development through both World Wars. Presents more than 600 photos of Mauser 98s, Selbstladegewehr 41s and 43s, optical sights by Goerz, Zeiss, etc., plus German snipers in action. An exceptional hardcover collector's edition for serious military historians everywhere.

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U.S. Army Combat Pistol Training Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)Good basic information. That's not negative, everyone should keep and review this book from time to time.Shipping was very good.

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As the saying goes, there is a right way, a wrong way, and the Army way, and when it comes to training the tens of thousands of troops in the United States Army and Army Reserves, there is only one way to teach the troops to use a handgun. Here for the first time in print is the recently declassified manual that the U. S. Army used to train tens of thousands of Army personnel how load, aim, sight, and squeeze the trigger of their Army-issue nine millimeter M9, .45 caliber, or .38 caliber revolver. Readers will learn:·One handed, two handed, palm-supported, and Weaver grips·How to avoid recoil anticipation, trigger jerk, and heeling·Correct sight alignment, target engagement, and breath control·Standing, kneeling, prone, and traversing positions with and without support·Safety and training aids·Combat pistol and revolver qualification courses and training schedulesIn addition, there are dozens of subtle insights on using a pistol, drawn from years of practice--and from years of teaching buck privates how to qualify as marksmen. The U. S. Army Combat Pistol Training Manual is an invaluable reference for gun enthusiasts and marksmen whether in or out of the service, and the only book you need to learn how to use a handgun the Army way.

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The Training Log Book Review

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(More customer reviews)We've needed this for a long time! I hope that one day they make a leather-bound version.

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This hardcover log book has space for over 50 training events to be recorded in great detail. The book also features over 25 collected essays from some of the top Instructors in the world on the topic of training. These essays contain valuable information for those interested in, attending or evaluating a training course or their own training regimen. With spaces for all of the important data you should record for any defensive or tactical training event including Instructor, Location, Dates, Topics Covered, Classmate Contact Information and Equipment Used. There is also a full page space available for notes, diagrams or pictures from each event recorded. Training events that can be recorded are almost limitless, including firearms courses, martial arts training, trade events attended, training conferences, private practice sessions and even related books or videos purchased and watched. The Training Log Book will become a cherished record or your training and development.

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