Poland to Station German Patriot Air Defense Systems Within Territorial Boundaries Following Accidental Missile Strike
Poland’s government has announced it’ll be installing German Patriot missiles along the country’s border with Ukraine. Word of the agreement follows a dispute between Germany…
Ampulomet: The Unusual Soviet Anti-Tank Gun That Quickly Fell Into Obscurity
A number of weapons were developed during the Second World War. Some saw success and widespread use throughout the conflict, such as the M3 Grease…
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun: A Favored Weapon of the Devil’s Brigade
A number of firearms were developed over the course of the Second World War. The scale of fighting during the conflict was unprecedented, and militaries…
Snipex Alligator: The Ukrainian Sniper Rifle Capable of Penetrating Armored Vehicles
Written by Samantha Franco and Clare Fitzgerald The Snipex Alligator is a massive anti-material rifle (AMR) that’s manufactured by XADO-Holding, Ltd. Having only recently entered…
South Korea’s K9 Thunder Is a Cutting-Edge Self-Propelled Howitzer
Following the Second World War, Korea split into two regions along the 38th Parallel. The North fell under the perview of the Soviet Union, while…
Makarov: The Low-Budget and Reliable Soviet Pistol That’s Stood the Test of Time
Not long after World War II came to an end, the United States and the USSR entered into a Cold War. As a result, both…
Desert Eagle: The Handgun Loved By Hunters and Hollywood Studios
The Desert Eagle is one of the most well-known firearms on the market today. While not intended for use on the battlefield, the weapon has…
Nambu Pistol: The Japanese WWII-Era Weapon That Heavily Featured in the Pacific
In the early 20th century, Japan was eager to improve its military. The country had high hopes of becoming a world power and, in order…
Germany Hoped the Krummlauf Would Change the Outcome of WWII – It Didn’t
The curved bullet scene in Wanted (2008) wasn’t the first time the concept of having a bullet travel around corners was thought up. In fact, during…
HK433 Rifle: The Frankenstein Gun That Is Taking the World by Storm
German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch took a unique approach when designing one of their most renowned rifles. The G36 was devised in the 1990s…
The Mosin-Nagant Has Seen Over a Century of Service
Firearms saw tremendous advancements throughout the 20th century. One, however, distinguished itself above the rest and has remained in service for well over 100 years.…
LRAC-50 73 mm Bazooka: The Incredibly Effective French Anti-Tank Weapon
Tank battles were incredibly common during World War I and II. The Germans were equipped with impressive armored fighting vehicles that were effective on the…