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The Weapons Of World War II

Rifles, Pistols, and Guns: A History of World War II Weapons It was the deadliest war in the history of humanity. Nearly every country on the globe played some part in World War Two, and when it finally ended in 1945, an estimated 60 to 70 million people, including military and civilians, had lost their […]

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Best 17 HMR Ammo

In this article, we delve into the world of the best .17 HMR ammo, exploring the best options available for various shooting needs, whether it’s for target practice or keeping your property free from unwelcome wildlife. The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) stands out as a remarkable innovation in the rimfire ammunition family. While it […]

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World War I: Weapons Of War

It was called the war to end all wars, but rather than signaling an end to future international conflict, World War I merely laid the foundation for the even greater carnage of World War II. The war, which was unprecedented in the slaughter it caused, raged on from 1914 through 1918. It ended with the […]

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History Of The AK-47

 A History Of The AK-47 Rifle American soldiers first came up against the AK-47 in the jungles of Vietnam during the early 1960s.  Before that, the earliest reference to this Soviet-designed weapon came from a 1953 CIA resource. A rough drawing suggested this new gun was a derivative of the PPSh – the Russian standard […]

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