The Grim Reaper - Roger Ford - Machine Guns Military History - 1996 Hardback

The Grim Reaper: The Machine-Gun and Machine-Gunners by Roger Ford, published in 1996.

From the early Gatling and Maxim guns to the devastating firepower of modern battlefields, this illustrated military history book explores the development of machine guns and the soldiers who operated them.

Covers the First World War, Second World War and later conflicts, examining famous weapons including the Vickers, Lewis, German MG42 and Browning machine guns.

Features historical photographs, battlefield accounts and explanations of how machine guns transformed infantry tactics, armoured warfare and air defence.

An interesting reference for military history enthusiasts, firearms collectors and readers interested in the development of modern warfare.

1996 first edition, first printing. Illustrated hardback with original dust jacket.

Very good condition, with light surface wear and minor edge wear to the dust jacket.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.