Bruce Canfield is the noted authority on US military weapons and this book complements his earlier work on WW1....this is the bible on all weapons used by US military forces in WW2.  

Not just rifles, pistols and machine guns, this book also covers flamethrowers, grenade launchers, shotguns, mortars and edged weapons.

Loaded with incredible photos that detail important details on each of these weapons, the text includes a great discussion of the ephemera associated with each weapon...scabbard, holsters, magazine holders.

This is not a dry technical history, but interweaves great details about the development and operational use.  

Must have addition to your firearms and WW2 library.

Basically mint condition...not a trashed used book.  Smoke and pet free home.  No returns.