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The Ak-47: Kalashnikov-Series Assault Rifles
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The Ak-47: Kalashnikov-Series Assault Rifles Paperback - 2011

by Gordon L. Rottman; Johnny Shumate (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)

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The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II (1939-1945), its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. It is the longest serving post-World War II military weapon and its ease of use, durability and low production costs ensure that its use will continue for generations to come.

This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today.

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  • Title The Ak-47: Kalashnikov-Series Assault Rifles
  • Author Gordon L. Rottman; Johnny Shumate (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 80
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), Oxford Ox2 0ph United Kingdom
  • Publication date 2011-04-19
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781849084611 / 1849084610
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.54 x 6.64 x 0.24 in (24.23 x 16.87 x 0.61 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
    • Chronological Period: 1950-1999
    • Cultural Region: Russian
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Library of Congress subjects Soldiers, AK-47 rifle
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2011534212
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.442

About the author

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

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