Geckeler, Alexander Waffen-Anatomie. Das Light Automatic Gun E.M. 1 (Korsak)

This publication presents a detailed analysis and examination of the technical and historical aspects of the weapon. The book is aimed at anyone interested in military weapon technology who would like to learn more about this important chapter in British weaponry history. After the Second World War, Great Britain was looking for a very light support weapon to replace the service rifle, submachine gun and Bren light machine gun. Inspired by the captured German FG 42, the goal was set to develop a multifunctional weapon. The most promising design was the Light Automatic Gun (L.A.G.) Experimental Model 1 (E.M. 1) developed by Roman Korsak. The L.A.G. E.M. 1 represents a milestone in British military weapon technology and demonstrates the technical innovations and challenges of the post-war period. The six chapters of the book offer a detailed analysis of the weapon. Chapter 1 deals with the development history of the weapon and the administrative apparatus behind it. Chapter 2 examines the relationship between the L.A.G. E.M. 1 and other weapons. Chapter 3 describes the typical development stages of military weapons. Chapter 4 is devoted to the structure and function of the L.A.G. E.M. 1. Chapter 5 presents the complete set of drawings for the L.A.G. E.M. 1, organised by assembly. The concluding Chapter 6 analyses the design and compares it with the FG 42. An extensive appendix rounds off the book.