Samopaly – Hogg Ian V. (2007)

The submachine gun as a military weapon is undoubtedly the result of weapon development in the twentieth century. It was born during World War I and reached its peak in World War II. Later, it was pushed out of its dominant position by the assault rifle. Since the turn of the millennium, it has not been part of the standard armament of any army in the world. It is used in limited quantities by special forces, some secondary units, vehicle crews, and military police. On the other hand, it plays an important role in police work. For police units, it is undeniably one of the essential tools in the fight against terrorists and heavily armed criminal elements of the worst kind. Due to the predetermined scope, it was not possible to include weapons used by the armed forces and police of all countries in this publication. However, readers will find a representative selection of the most important models from around the world and from various periods.

In 150 pages, the author presents more than a hundred different submachine guns. The expertly written texts are complemented by 155 black-and-white photographs and 15 technical drawings.
Those interested in military weapons are provided with a comprehensive guide dealing with history, development, tactical deployment, and further outlook...