Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
37 Ebooks von Leroy Thompson
Thompson Leroy Thompson: Unfulfilled Promise: The Soviet Airborne Forces, 1928-1945
Merriam Press World War 2 History Series. The Soviet Union pioneered the use of parachute troops during the 1930s. However, few of the large-scale Soviet parachute drops attempted by the Soviets …
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€1.70
Leroy Thompson: US Combat Shotguns
When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon …
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€16.00
Leroy Thompson: The M3 ‚Grease Gun‘
Influenced by the German MP 40 and the British Sten, the .45-caliber M3 “Grease Gun” served as the primary US submachine gun for almost a half-century. Designed to replace the expensive Thompson SMG, …
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€15.87
Leroy Thompson: The Suomi Submachine Gun
Entering service in 1931, the 9x19mm Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun saw extensive combat with Finnish troops during their fight against Soviet forces in 1939–44. It was also manufactured under licence …
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€15.94
Leroy (Author) Thompson: The G3 Battle Rifle
During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world“s pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. Adopted …
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€14.98
Apostle Leroy Thompson: Cross Factor
God’s master plan to set His children back in right position with Him was Jesus Christ on the Cross! Jesus‘ death, burial, and resurrection was not only for our salvation, but it blazed a trail for …
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Englisch
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€20.11
Leroy Thompson: Beyond Breakthrough
For years, Christians have been trying to get breakthroughs, fighting for a way in or a way out. Whether it’s for their finances, marriage, health, emotional state or some other bound area, they’ve …
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Englisch
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€20.05
Leroy Thompson: The M1903 Springfield Rifle
Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the .30-06 cartridge – the standard US round until the …
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€15.98
Leroy Thompson: The Sten Gun
The Sten submachine gun – officially the “Carbine, Machine, Sten“ – was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German …
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€16.02
Leroy Thompson: Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger
The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn …
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€16.02
Leroy Thompson: The Beretta M9 Pistol
In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army, and it has seen widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by a leading pistol expert who …
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€16.16
Leroy Thompson: The Colt 1911 Pistol
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed …
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€16.02
Leroy Thompson: The MP5 Submachine Gun
Since the mid-1960s the Heckler & Koch MP5 has become the most widely used submachine gun in the world, especially among counterterrorist and special-operations units. Lightweight and offering a …
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€16.03
Leroy Thompson: The M14 Battle Rifle
The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US …
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€15.99
Thompson Leroy Thompson: M1 Garand
The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General …
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Englisch
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€14.99
Leroy Thompson: The Browning High-Power Pistol
Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world“s most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have …
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€13.88
Leroy Thompson: The M1 Carbine
In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other …
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€13.98
Leroy Thompson: Counter Terrorist Manual
In the past thirty-five years, counter-terrorist units have been deployed to deal with airplane, ship, train, and bus hijackings. They have rescued hostages in various types of buildings and have …
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Englisch
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€6.26
Leroy Thompson: America’s Commandos
A photographic history of elite units in WWII and Korea, including uniforms, equipment, and more. America deployed a diverse group of special operations forces (SOF) throughout World War II …
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€6.24
Leroy Thompson: Hostage Rescue Manual
A comprehensive illustrated overview of the dynamic operations that have saved lives in hostage situations around the world.Based on strategies proven successful in numerous incidents, including the …
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Englisch
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€6.23
Leroy Thompson: America’s Commandos
America deployed a diverse group of special operations forces (SOF) throught World War II and in Korea. These elite units quickly earned a redoubtable reputation and proved themselves adept at …
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Englisch
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€6.24
Leroy Thompson: Hostage Rescue Manual
The Hostage Rescue Manual is a comprehensive, illustrated source on the dynamic operations which have saved hundreds of lives in hostage situations around the world. It is based on strategies that …
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Englisch
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€6.25
Leroy Thompson: The M3 ‚Grease Gun‘
Influenced by the German MP 40 and the British Sten, the .45-caliber M3 “Grease Gun” served as the primary US submachine gun for almost a half-century. Designed to replace the expensive Thompson SMG, …
PDF
DRM
€15.99
Leroy Thompson: Soviet Pistols
This is the absorbing story of the development, combat use and legacy of the influential sidearms used by the armed forces of the Soviet Union.
Featuring archive and present-day photography and s …
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€14.95
Leroy Thompson: Soviet Pistols
This is the absorbing story of the development, combat use and legacy of the influential sidearms used by the armed forces of the Soviet Union.
Featuring archive and present-day photography and s …
PDF
DRM
€14.97
Leroy Thompson: Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger
The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn …
PDF
DRM
€16.00
Leroy Thompson: The Beretta M9 Pistol
In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army, and it has seen widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by a leading pistol expert who …
PDF
DRM
€16.02
Leroy Thompson: The Sten Gun
The Sten submachine gun – officially the “Carbine, Machine, Sten“ – was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German …
PDF
DRM
€15.98
Leroy Thompson: The M14 Battle Rifle
The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US …
PDF
DRM
€15.96
Leroy Thompson: The Suomi Submachine Gun
Entering service in 1931, the 9x19mm Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun saw extensive combat with Finnish troops during their fight against Soviet forces in 1939–44. It was also manufactured under licence …
PDF
DRM
€16.02
Leroy Thompson: The Browning High-Power Pistol
Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world“s most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have …
PDF
DRM
€13.98
Leroy Thompson: The M1903 Springfield Rifle
Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jørgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the .30-06 cartridge – the standard US round until the …
PDF
DRM
€16.02
Leroy Thompson: US Combat Shotguns
When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon …
PDF
DRM
€15.98
Leroy Thompson: The MP5 Submachine Gun
Since the mid-1960s the Heckler & Koch MP5 has become the most widely used submachine gun in the world, especially among counterterrorist and special-operations units. Lightweight and offering a …
PDF
DRM
€15.99
Leroy Thompson: The Colt 1911 Pistol
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed …
PDF
DRM
€16.02
Leroy Thompson: The M1 Carbine
In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other …
PDF
DRM
€13.97
Thompson Leroy Thompson: M1 Garand
The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General …
PDF
Englisch
DRM
€14.98
