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Covers the creation and development in some detail. Also the various models, including carbines. Puts Martini Henry in context with other British rifles of the period and beyond. Section on bayonets. Detailed and well written portions about tactical use. Useful illustrations and photos/artwork in the tactical section. A valuable resource for a book of medium length.
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Students of History and hobbyists will appreciate this overview of one of the firearms that increased the effectiveness of the British Army in securing vast new territories during the Victorian era. You can't fully understand history without a knowledge of the technologies and the daily lives of the people during the period of study, so if you want to grasp the overall period or individual and related events, you need to become familiar with some of the mundane facets of life and the things that made it possible for societies to exercise control or suddenly take advantage of sweeping change to edge out the competition. The Martini Henry rifle was one of those tools that helped Britain gain advantage that continued to shape history for another 75 years. The book is a quick study and a good read, and there are sufficient details to lead the reader to a number of other areas of interest for an even broader knowledge of the times.Read full review
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Includes a concise manufacture history an overview of markings and overview of it's use in various conflicts. Includes several color pictures on heavy print paper. Worth the money as a companion piece to some of the longer more detailed books on history.
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This is a good little book for those interested in historical arms or those lucky enough to have a Martini Henry of their own. Lots of good clear pictures and historical background on the rifle, the different marks and the ammunition. Perhaps not as an in depth treatise as some books on the subject, but a good little read overall. Highly recommended.
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I you are interested in 1800s firearms this is a great book to read. Quite a good history of the Martini-Henry rifle.
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