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The Bofors 40MM Revolutionized Anti-Aircraft Combat

Boros 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun

The job of an anti-aircraft gun is surprisingly demanding. It must be able to destroy or deter a fast-moving target by aiming not where it…

The Japanese Knee Mortar That Terrified Enemies

Japanese Knee Mortar

During the United States’ war against the Japanese, they often enjoyed a technical advantage in terms of equipment and weapons. US flamethrowers, semi-automatic rifles, shotguns,…

The Colt Walker 1847: The Most Powerful Sidearm Ever Issued By the US Military

Colt Walker 1847

In 1846 the United States Army brought the Colt Walker 1847 into service – a revolver that is the most powerful sidearm ever issued by…

Why WWII’s M1 Carbine was Ahead of Its Time

M1 Carbine Worn By Soldier

The M1 Carbine was a small, lightweight weapon that found itself in the hands of many Allied soldiers during WWII. Its relatively small cartridge led…

These 4 Weapons Created For Combat Were Cheap But Ingenious Game Changers

Sometimes, no matter how tactically adept a military force may be, if an opponent suddenly shows up with a particularly advanced or capable weapon, it…

Only the Best of the Best Graduate from the US Army Sniper School

Clare Fitzgerald
US Army Sniper School trainee in the ghillie wash

There are few soldiers who can say they’ve graduated from the US Army’s prestigious Sniper School. The seven-week course is one of the most grueling…

Canadian Rangers Were the Last Western Military Unit to Equip the Lee-Enfield

The Canadian Armed Forces has a branch dedicated to the surveillance and protection of isolated areas of the north and along the coast. These specialized…

Lewis and Clark Air Rifle: A Blast From the Past

Painting of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

When one thinks of guns and colonizing the West, violence is often the notion that comes to mind. However, the secret weapon of the Lewis…

US Army to Replace the M4 & SAW With NGSW System Within 2 Years

Ian Harvey

The US Army is looking at the NGSW system to replace both the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) and the M16/M4/carbine used by close combat…

In last 10 Years, U.S. Veteran Suicides More Than Vietnam War Fatalities

Veteran: The US Military has been involved in a number of actions over the years, none so controversial, or as long lasting as the Vietnam…

The Female Sniper who Stopped More Than 300 German Soldiers

Later, she joined the war in Sevastopol and Crimea where she managed to shoot 36  highly decorated enemy snipers. Lyudmila Pavlichenko is remembered by many…

American WWII Sniper Rifles: The Springfield Vs the M1 Garand

Fed by a five-round magazine, the 8.7-pound bolt-action repeating rifle was met by the M1 Garand, which came as its official replacement. The M1903 Springfield…