Sniping in the Great War
by Martin Pegler
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Sniping in the Great War by Martin Pegler
Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Snipers
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
345
Published Date:
2008
ISBN13:
9781783460847
Summary
Sniping in the Great War by Martin Pegler examines the development and practice of military sniping during World War I. The book explores how snipers evolved from individual marksmen into organized units that played crucial tactical roles on the Western Front. Pegler details the specialized equipment, training methods, and techniques employed by snipers from various armies. The work covers the technological advances in rifles, optics, and camouflage that enhanced sniper effectiveness. Drawing on historical records and personal accounts, the book illustrates how sniping transformed modern warfare and established principles still relevant to military operations today.
