Comprehensive illustrated reference guide to military bayonets from around the world, covering their development, construction, identification, technical features and military service.
Military Bayonets of the World Development, Design and Identification Guide
This comprehensive reference work by Tadeusz Królikiewicz presents the history, development and technical characteristics of military bayonets used by armies around the world. Covering numerous countries and military traditions, the book examines the evolution of bayonet design, construction features, military applications and identifying characteristics.
The publication includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of bayonets from Poland, Germany, Great Britain, the United States, France, Japan, Russia, Austria, Italy and many other nations. Technical data, manufacturing details and classification methods help readers understand the development of military edged weapons from different periods and military systems.
Richly illustrated throughout, the book serves both as a historical study and a practical identification guide. Special attention is given to construction details, markings and distinguishing features valuable to collectors, military historians, reenactors and enthusiasts of military equipment.
The book covers:
• Fundamentals of bayonet classification
• Polish military bayonets
• German military bayonets
• British military bayonets
• American military bayonets
• French military bayonets
• Japanese military bayonets
• Russian military bayonets
• Bayonets of numerous European nations
• Construction details and technical specifications
• Military use and historical development
• Identification guidance for collectors
Details:
• Author: Tadeusz Królikiewicz
• Publisher: Bellona
• Language: Polish
• Year of publication: 2014
• Cover: Hardcover, matte-laminated boards
• Pages: 442, richly illustrated
• Dimensions: 17.5 × 24.2 cm
• Weight: Approx. 0.89 kg
Condition:
• Brand new (minor storage wear to the cover corners).
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