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For ex-Sergeant sniper Harry Furness,
whose dedication to, and belief in, his craft
has never wavered, and whose friendship
I value greatly.
Sniping in the Great War
Martin Pegler
First published in Great Britain in 2008 by
Pen & Sword Military
An imprint of
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2AS
Copyright © Martin Pegler 2008
9781783460847
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Table of Contents
Dedication
Title Page
Copyright Page
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter One - The Genesis of the Rifle
Chapter Two - The Tools of the Trade
Chapter Three - Early Days
Chapter Four - The Tools for the Job
Chapter Five - A Gradual Response
Chapter Six - Selection and Training
Chapter Seven - The Commonwealth Snipers
Chapter Eight - The Beginning of the End
Notes
Index
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