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From the American Revolution to World War Two, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference, unpreparedness and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, the sniper in the 20th century has been regarded as little more than a paid assassin, whose life if captured was forfeit. However, since the Vietnam War the undeniably effective use of such men in combat means that the value of the sniper has gradually become more appreciated by the military, and their prominence on the modern battlefield has increased significantly. In the 21st century they are now regarded as one of the most vital battlefield specialists.
Illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, this is a chronological study of snipers, detailing their evolution, training, weaponry and actions. There are also unique contributions from the men and women whose skill and extraordinary courage have made them the most greatly feared specialist in warfare.
From the Foreword by Harry Furness, decorated Sniper-Sergeant, British Army Wold War II
We will always need to deploy our new age warrior, that highly trained specialist, the military sniper….
Factual books on snipers are few and far between, so I find it refreshing and timely that this new book has been published which will provide the reader with the true facts about these unique soldiers; and readers of this excellent, deeply researched book will now be more knowledgeable about a rarely discussed subject. You have to dig deep to bypass the many half truths in order to reach any conclusion as to why manking continues to wage wars that kill off the cream of our young society, but it might be said that if it is the fate of a soldier to die in battle, then a snipers swift killing bullet must be preferable to dying from devastating wounds.
Chapter Heads The sniper in perspective. The rifleman emerges 1500-1854. The American Civil War and European wars 1854-1914. The First World War, the watershed 1914-16. The First World War, the fight back 1916-18. Russian sniping 1936-45. The German sniper and the war with Russia 1941-45. The war against Japan 1941-45. The war in Western Europe 1940-45. Limited wars 1945-85. Vietnam, Americas nemesis. Into the 21st century.
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Knowing more about sniper
Being involved in shooting, I have always been fascinated by these persons we call Sniper. Out of Nowhere is a very large book, full of photos of famous and other not so famous snipers and their personal histories. This is a great book if you want to know all about Sniper and Riflemen history.
This is not a “how to”, but a great book about what is Sniping and it evolution through time.
I strongly recommend it.
A “Must Have” Book!
This book is amazing! I have other books by Pegler and have never been disappointed by his product. The topic of Military Snipers is a touchy one that has been maligned in the mainstream press for many years. Even the term “Sniper” is thought of with negative thoughts be it terrorist or criminal. Pegler discusses this a bit along with a complete history of the Sniper, their craft, and equipment. It makes for extremely interesting reading. Many historical facts are brought to light by the author and after reading this book one can better understand the need for this dark warrior, even more so in the 21st century.
Han
A well researched academic view of snipers
“Out of Nowhere – A History of the Military Sniper” by Martin Pegler, was a pleasure to read. With the feel of an academic work with sources and references cited, the book begins with the emergence of the rifleman as a longer range shooter then carries through to current times and the snipers at work in support of the was in the middle east.
The structure of the book is: chronological order, then arranged nation by nation, then sniper representation by each branch of service. Each group is defined by type of mission, type of training or lack of the same, definition and history of hardware and ammunition, all reinforced with historical documents of the time or interviews. The photography is period, black and white for the most part, and quite good in representation.
Scopes and night sights and selected ammunition are as well documented as much as the rifles themselves. Also covered are the side arms and field equipment carried by snipers. When I think of the extremes civilian rifleman have gone to assure accurate firearms and sub MOA firearm performance for paper punching competition, it is truly amazing how effective snipers have been at long distances with firearms of comparatively modest refinement.
Beyond weapons, there is the detailing of general strategies employed by all participants and how these strategies evolved rapidly with first battlefield experience. The language is concise and focused. There is little expressed in the context of politics or morality, as the book is about snipers and the associated settings and equipment, not about the justification of each nation’s cause.
The treatment of the people who filled the role of sniper was a little antiseptic, although I really don’t think I expected much different. For the most part, war is waged by young people and young people tend to be naive, even in an environment that might eventually lead to cynicism. Sniping is an assignment, and an assignment is a duty to carry out. My distinct impression, after reading this book, is that snipers are people who excel in marksmanship and probably have a very intuitive grasp of patters of human behavior. I doubt the author could have investigated the historical accomplishments of snipers over the years without coming away with a deep appreciation of the their contribution during times of war.
Out of Nowhere
Pegler also wrote Sniper: A History of the US Marksman, which I’ve reviewed. This book is similar in format and just as excellent. I recommend them both.
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