Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were surrounded in controversy after a series of dismal performances. It was prone to jamming in desert conditions, had several flimsy parts that would often break after repeated use and had an incredibly sensitive magazine catch. When these issues came to light the SA80 was lambasted by the news, leading to the Ministry of Defence ordering an extensive modification programme that dramatically improved reliability.
Combat accounts and in-depth analysis of the SA80's performance in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq guide the reader through its troubled life, while vivid artwork helps to illustrate the transformation it underwent; from an unreliable rifle disliked by the soldiers who used it to being one of the world's most innovative and accurate small arms.
| ISBN: | 9781472811042 |
| Publication date: | 22nd September 2016 |
| Author: | Neil Grant |
| Illustrator: | Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Weapon |
| Genres: |
Weapons and equipment Military history: post-WW2 conflicts Military history |
Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were surrounded in controversy after a series of dismal performances. It was prone to jamming in desert conditions, had several flimsy parts that would often break after repeated use and had an incredibly sensitive magazine catch.
SA80 Assault Rifles features in the following genres: Weapons and equipment, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Military history
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SA80 Assault Rifles was written by Neil Grant and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
SA80 Assault Rifles has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Weapon series
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