Illustrated manual of sniper skills / / Mark Spicer

• Autore: Spicer Mark
• Pubblicazione: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, [England] : , : Pen and Sword Military, , 2016; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (257 pages) : color illustrations, photographs
• Disciplina: 356.162
• Soggetto topico: Snipers; War - 20th century
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Chapter 1: Training the sniper -- Chapter 2: Sniper shot placement -- Chapter 3: The sniper in urban areas -- Chapter 4: The sniper in mountain areas -- Chapter 5: The sniper in desert areas -- Chapter 6: Counter-sniping -- Chapter 7: Sniper weapons.
• Sommario/riassunto: "This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely, in-depth review of the art of sniping in war and anti-terrorist environments. Drawing on a vast, first-hand knowledge of sniper skills, former British Army sniper and sniper instructor Mark Spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace and in war, in reconnaisance and counter-surveillance, in cities, in vehicles, at night and by day. He presents crucial information about training and equipment, judgment and positioning, details of great relevance to professional marksmen, both military and law enforcement. This comprehensive manual will also be of interest to hunters, weapons enthusiasts, competition shooters, and paintball participants"--Back cover.
• Titolo autorizzato: Illustrated manual of sniper skills
• ISBN: 1-4738-8455-1; 1-4738-8454-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910154885003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II