Feuerkraft des Einzelschützen: Die Handwaffen der Bundeswehr. Geschichte, Technik, Taktik
Every soldier is, first and foremost, a fighter—he develops his individual firepower primarily through combat readiness, training, and armament.
Jan-Phillipp Weisswange presents the definitive work on the Bundeswehr’s armament. This thoroughly researched book examines both the historical and current small arms and anti-tank weapons of the Bundeswehr. At the same time, it traces the history of the Bundeswehr—from its formation through the conscripted forces of the Cold War and the “Army of Unity” to the army deployed on overseas missions, and back to a national and alliance defense force in the process of expansion.
“Firepower of the Individual Soldier” describes the Bundeswehr’s small arms and anti-tank weapons, thereby chronicling the history of the German Army through the lens of its weapons. Everything about
- service pistols and submachine guns
- assault rifles
- machine guns
- anti-tank weapons
- ammunition
- Optics and Optronics
- Tactical shooting and combat training
The comprehensive appendix includes, among other things, explanations of abbreviations, profiles of prominent figures in recent military history, and a list of further reading. This wide range of information gives the book an encyclopedic character on the subject of firepower. SPARTANAT Recommended Reading!
“Feuerkraft des Einzelschützen: Die Handwaffen der Bundeswehr. Geschichte, Technik, Taktik.” Mittler, Maximilian Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, 2026, 208 pages, german