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.
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ISBN
9781472811066
Publisert
2020
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Vendor
Osprey Publishing
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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