World War II Thompson M1928A1 Submachine Gun Ordnance Manual: The Complete U.S. Army Manual: Operation, Marksmanship, Maintenance, Inspection, Repair, and Care (1942)

The Definitive World War II Thompson M1928A1 Reference in One Volume.

The Thompson M1928A1 became one of the most recognizable American firearms of the Second World War, carried by Army infantry, Rangers, airborne troops, armored crews, military police, and Allied forces across Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. This Milstar Books collector's edition brings together two official U.S. Army manuals into a single comprehensive reference for the first time, providing both the soldier's and the ordnance specialist's perspectives on one of history's most iconic military weapons.

Inside are complete reproductions of: TM 9-1215 (1942) Ordnance Maintenance: Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45, M1928A1 FM 23-40 (1941) Basic Field Manual: Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45, M1928A1, including wartime changes Together, these official War Department publications cover the complete operation and care of the Thompson M1928A1, including mechanical operation, marksmanship, combat employment, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and long-term preservation. Whether you are studying World War II small arms, restoring a historic firearm, researching U.S. Army doctrine, or building a military library, this combined edition offers an unparalleled primary source reference.

This Milstar Books Historical Collection edition features: Complete, restored reproductions of both original U.S. Army manuals A new Publisher's Foreword placing the manuals in their historical and doctrinal context A historical timeline tracing the development and wartime service of the Thompson M1928A1 A unified table of contents for easy navigation across both manuals Editorial notes and modern formatting that improve readability while preserving the integrity of the original publications High-quality reproduction of original wartime illustrations, diagrams, and technical drawings Ideal for military historians, collectors, reenactors, gunsmiths, museums, veterans, military professionals, students of World War II, and anyone interested in the development of American small arms doctrine, this volume preserves two essential War Department publications in a single durable reference edition.

Add this complete World War II Thompson M1928A1 reference to your library and experience the official manuals that trained the soldiers and armorers who carried one of America's most legendary military firearms into battle.