Shot by both sides – The Browning High Power in WW2
Relatively few weapons were used by both Allied and Axis forces in World War Two, and the few that were (the Oerlikon cannon, for example)…
Category: GUNS
Myths and Legends of the Iconic 1911
Pretty much anyone on the planet who studies firearms or military history has heard of the pistol known as the 1911. In continual service and…
The Development of Early Handguns
When gunpowder weapons first appeared on the battlefields of Europe, they took the form of cannons and other artillery, huge weapons designed to cause mass…
Best Infantry Weapons of WW2
The most iconic and famous weapons of their time are not always the best or the most practical. However, this is a list of weapons…
Russians Replace AK-74M With Redesigned Rifles
The Russian military is replacing their AK-74M assault rifles with the new AK-12 and AK-15 models. The Russians have wanted to update their assault rifles…
Sig Sauer’s M17 Pistol for Public Purchase
Collectors of military memorabilia or those that are Sig Sauer aficionados are in for a treat as Sig Sauer has announced that it has a…
Why did Congress Withhold 20% of Funds for Marines’ New Rifle?
In April, the House of Representatives’ subcommittee on Tactical Air Land in the House Armed Services Committee put language in the proposed National Defense Authorization…
Armored Fist of Germany – Photos and Video of the Panzerfaust Anti-Tank Weapon
The enormous scale of tank warfare during World War II consequently lead to creating counter-measures. The armor of early tanks was relatively thin. However, that…
Man vs Tanks – Infantry Anti-Tank Rifles of WW II
The 20th century saw extensive use of a new kind of warfare on land, sea and in the air. The battlefields were continually changing, from…
These Technological Innovations Transformed The History Of Handheld Firearms
Since they first appeared in the 14th century, handheld guns have been through many changes. These are some of the key technological developments that brought…
The Sub-Machine Gun – A New Kind Of Weapon For A New Kind Of War
Born from Trenches WWI created a new sort of fighting. Weapons that could deliver high volumes of fire were essential to defending trenches. If they…
The History and Development of Fighter Plane Weapons
In the space of just over a century, fighter planes developed from being non-existent to being a vital part of warfare. Along the way, their…