Sniping: An Illustrated History

by Mark Spicer and Pat Farey

Book Overview

Although, even before firearms were available, soldiers such as archers were specially trained as elite marksmen, the focus of this book is on the history of sniping, mainly from distance, using firearms. The authors relate the fascinating and somewhat dark history of sniping and snipers through the ages, mainly military but also with some reference to police sniping (perhaps best called marksmanship). They cover sniping during all major conflicts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760337179
• ISBN13: 9780760337172
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Zenith Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.3" x 12.0"