Edwin H. Lowe Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of:
Chinese Military Manual Series No.1
Militia Marksmanship Training Manual (Rifle and Submachine Guns) - Type 53 Mosin Nagant, Chiang Kai-shek Mauser, Arisaka and M1903 Springfield Rifles; Type 50 (PPSh-41) and Type 54 (PPS-43) Submachine Guns.
Translated and New Text by Edwin H. Lowe (Edwin H. Lowe Publishing 2015).
Description
This book is an illustrated training manual first published in 1973 for
the training of the Chinese Militia in World War II era weapons. These
are the Type 53 Mosin Nagant, Zhongzheng (Chiang Kai-shek) Mauser, Type
38 Arisaka, Type 99 Arisaka and M1903 Springfield rifles; the Type 50
(PPSh-41) and Type 54 (PPS-43) submachine guns. The manual is presented
as a complete and original translation.
Collectors and
shooters of the rifles and submachine guns described in this book will
find the manual useful. It contains the official Chinese military
training instructions for the maintenance, marksmanship and field
employment of these weapons, as well as data for the various weapons and
ammunition types.
Of particular interest to collectors, this
book features colour photographs, descriptions and translations of
markings of representative Chinese Militia weapons, accessories,
ammunition labels, field equipment and accoutrements described in the
manual.
About This Series
The Chinese Military Manual Series are translations of
historical Chinese military manuals issued for the training of the People’s
Liberation Army and the Militia. First published
in the People’s Republic of China, these are the first publically available
translations of Chinese military manuals in English.
Publication Date: Feb 20 2015
ISBN/EAN13: 0994168209 / 9780994168207
Page Count: 116
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 8.5" x 11"
Language: English
Color: Full Color
Related Categories: History / Military / Weapons
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Review by Roger A. Finzel
"This book is the beginning of more than just new revelations into
Chinese military preparation, arms production and use. In addition to
translating The Official Chinese Militia Marksmanship Training Manual
(fascinating) Edwin Lowe includes information of interest to students
of Chinese modern military preparation and history. New information
pops up on every page. The color photos illuminate his concise and
clearly written commentaries. The descriptions of the militia
organization, gun accessories, ammunition identification and Militia
badges foreshadows additional information forthcoming in his soon to be
published book, 'Everyone a Solider! The Chinese Militia 1958-1984'.
Everyone wondering where the new China came from will be rewarded with
original information and insights into this formative period of Modern
Chinese history. This book is the first step that Edwin Lowe is
providing in an area ignored for far too long."
Review by Bob 'Tex' Hanes
"...it is outstanding and recommend it highly if you have any interest
in the Weapons of the PLA... it is a great work and will fill a space in
my library."
Review by E L Baldwin
"A well written translation, easy to read with sufficient explanations
& citations to understand the content. Manual covers various
weapons, tactics & accessories. There is also some interesting
background information concerning not only the weapons involved but also
the tactical/ political/ social/ technological issues & influences
of the period. This manual sits comfortably alongside the Mosin Nagant
Manuals (both J F Gebhardt & T W Lapin) & The Partisan's
Companion (L Grau, M Gress). Recommended reading."
