The FN FAL Battle Rifle
Author: Bob Cashner
Illustrator: Steve Noon
This 80 page paperback book is number 27 in the Weapons series of books available from Osprey Publishing.
Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German ‘assault rifle’, the StG 44 Sturmgewehr. This innovative weapon inspired the Soviet AK-47 in 7.62x39mm caliber. In the West, the NATO countries looked hard at new weapons to upgrade their own infantry arsenals and counter the AK-47, resulting in the design of the Fusil Automatique Léger or FAL. It proved to be a successful battle rifle and was soon adopted by the military and police forces of no fewer than 93 nations. The FAL dominated the militaries of the West to such a degree that its nickname became the Right Arm of the Free World. The FAL fulfilled every role it was asked to perform and remains a viable and well-respected weapon to this day.
The contents of this book are;
- Introduction
- Development
- Use
- Impact
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
This book would be of interest to the weaponologist or figure painter who wants to add detail to his modern military figure.
This book is available from Osprey Publications.
This book is available in three formats and they are;
Paperback Book | $18.95 | |
ePub eBook | $15.16 | |
PDF eBook | $15.16 |
