Why is Russia Using the Soviet-Era KS-19 Anti-Aircraft Gun in Ukraine?
Recently, Russian forces have been spotted using KS-19 anti-aircraft guns during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The Soviet-era artillery piece is without a doubt powerful enough…
M61 Vulcan: A Modern Take on the Civil War-Era Gatling Gun
There has long been a competition between countries over who can produce the best fighter jets. This was particularly fierce with the United States and…
The Sabot Round Pierces Tanks and Liquifies Its Targets
The sabot round is a form of ammunition used by tanks for armored warfare. The non-explosive anti-tank round surrounds a projectile and allows it to…
Bren Light Machine Gun: The British Weapon That Featured Heavily in North Africa
The early 20th century featured both massive wars and rapid advances in technology. Among the most prominent and effective weapons to emerge during this time…
MG-42: The German Machine Gun That Mowed Down Enemies On the Battlefield
The Second World War was fought with a number of new technologies and weapons. In a conflict this intense, each nation was desperate to get…
S-Mine: Nicknamed ‘Bouncing Betty,’ It Struck Fear Into Allied Soldiers
The S-mine, originally named the Schrapnellmine, was a German bounding mine used extensively by Wehrmacht troops throughout the Second World War. When detonated, it thrust…
The US Army Once Tried to Turn a Nerf Football Into a Grenade
The Cold War was a time of near constant military innovation. The frequent advancement of weapons of war required a fast response, which sometimes meant…
Flakpanzer Gepard: A Cold War-Era Anti-Aircraft Gun That Continues to See Use
In May 1955, nearly a decade after the end of the Second World War, West Germany joined NATO. Reacting to the decision, the Soviet Union…
5.56 vs 7.62: Which is the Better Long Distance Round?
5.56 x 45 mm vs 7.62 x 39 mm; when it comes to ammunition, these two cartridges are among the most prolific and well-known. They’re…
Swiss K31 Rifle: This Straight Pull, Bolt Action Rifle From WW2 Is Now a Popular Collector’s Item
The Schmidt-Rubin Karabiner Modell 1931, better known as the Swiss K31 rifle, was the standard-issue firearm for the Swiss Armed Forces for decades. Widely considered…
Has Russia Claimed to Have Destroyed More M142 HIMARS Than Ukraine Owns?
Since receiving its delivery of 16 US-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), the Ukrainian military has used them against Russian-held sites and equipment.…
M240: The Machine Gun Loved By Both Marines and the US Army
In 1884, the Maxim gun was created, forever changing warfare. Over the subsequent 100 years, the idea of the machine gun was continuously improved. Some…