American Rifle, Alexander Rose

Pick of the Month: American Rifle: a Biography, by Alexander Rose. Not just for gun nuts, this history of the rifle in America shows how the nation came to identify itself with the qualities of the rifle: long-range, deliberate, and accurate. It is also the story of the development of small arms in the United States since before the Revolutionary era up to the present day. It is fascinating to see how changes in technology such as breech-loading rifles, cartridges, and semi-automatic action affected tactics, strategies, and even the way people thought about warfare. This book reveals a side of America seldom seen, relying on primary sources previously un-mined by historians. Excellent work, fun and useful read.

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