The M16

by Gordon L. Rottman

The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminium and plastics, which had previously not been used in mainstream weapons. It was first adopted by US Special Forces and airborne troops in 1962 before it was issued to Army and Marine units serving in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Its use spread throughout the following decades and a number of variants including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849086907
• ISBN13: 9781849086905
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 9.7"