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Inspired by the Royal Armouriesâ Second World War exhibits, Jonathan Ferguson charts the differing approaches taken to modernise small arms, associated training, and industrial infrastructure from the 1930s to 1945. It takes a British perspective but covers arms from Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan and the United States.

Produktbeschreibung
Inspired by the Royal Armouriesâ Second World War exhibits, Jonathan Ferguson charts the differing approaches taken to modernise small arms, associated training, and industrial infrastructure from the 1930s to 1945. It takes a British perspective but covers arms from Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan and the United States.
Autorenporträt
Jonathan Ferguson is Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum, and has curated numerous displays including the RA exhibition 'Firefight: Second World War'. He is also a Technical Specialist for Armament Research Services and Associate Editor for Armax journal. Jonathan's research interests include the use and effect of firearms and their depiction in popular culture. His publications include the book Mauser "Broomhandle" Pistol (2017), a contribution to The Right to Bear Arms: Historical Perspectives and the Debate on the Second Amendment (2018), and Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901 - 2020 (2020). He is host of the regular Royal Armouries YouTube series What Is This Weapon?