The 2cm Flak Gun of World War II

Author:   Jan Suermondt
Publisher:   Casemate Publishers
ISBN:  

9781636243375


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   30 June 2024
Format:   Hardback
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The 2cm Flak Gun of World War II


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A fully illustrated account of the famous German 2cm FlaK 38. The highly successful 2cm FlaK 30 series of guns used by Germany in World War II was developed from the Solothurn ST-5, a 20mm anti-aircraft gun designed by Solothurn in Switzerland, itself an enlarged Solothurn MG30. Solothurn was owned by the German firm Rheinmetall, which along with all other German manufacturers was prohibited from developing certain weapons under the terms of the Versailles Treaty. The partnership with Solothurn was a common way to circumvent restrictions. The ST-5 fired the “Long Solothurn” ammunition – the most powerful 20 mm round available. Heavily illustrated, this title discusses the development of the famous 2cm FlaK 38 together with its predecessor, the 2cm FlaK 30, and also the lightweight 2cm Gebergs FlaK 38 and the 2cm Flak vierling. It discusses the uses of the gun in World War II, and its various mounts on both trucks and tank chassis. By the end of the war over 17,500 of these guns were in service. AUTHOR: Jan Suermondt is a military historian, author and photographer who has many books to his credit. He has long had a particular interest in the design, production and use of military hardware in the Second World War, its origins and how it performs in service. 200 photographs and diagrams

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Author:   Jan Suermondt
Publisher:   Casemate Publishers
Imprint:   Casemate Publishers
ISBN:  

9781636243375


ISBN 10:   1636243371
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   30 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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Introduction_x000D_ _x000D_  _x000D_ _x000D_ 2cm FlaK 30_x000D_ _x000D_ 2cm FlaK 38_x000D_ _x000D_ Ancillaries_x000D_ _x000D_ The FlaK 30 in use_x000D_ _x000D_ Further Reading_x000D_ _x000D_  _x000D_ _x000D_ Index

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Jan Suermondt is a military historian, author and photographer who has many books to his credit. He has long had a particular interest in the design, production and use of military hardware in the Second World War, its origins and how it performs in service.

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