Most people associate the Marines with fighting on the beaches, but landing party sailors fought as naval infantry for many years.
Sailors as Infantry: the Naval Landing Party
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Meet The USAF AR Style Survival Gun – the GAU-5A
A pilot who finds himself downed behind enemy lines needs a survival gun. Beginning with the Cold War, survival rifle development has led to the most recent GAU-5A, chambered for 5.56 mm so it can take down game, and more importantly, enemy soldiers.
Did the Viking Shield Maiden Exist? Skjaldmaer Myth vs Reality
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Isonzo – The World War I First Person Shooter That Recreates a Forgotten Front
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Davranov Rigs | Brooklyn Made for America
New York City has some of the strictest firearms laws in the country, and residents are required to obtain a permit to own even a bolt-action hunting rifle. And for all intents and purposes, it is impossible to own an AR-15 – or any firearm that the National Shooting...
Taiwan Defense: How prepared is the ROC army and its counterparts?
Tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at a 40-year high. What does that mean for the ROC army and Taiwan defense plans? How prepared is the Taiwanese military?
The Military Flashlight — It Dates Back to the First World War
How has military flashlight design changed since flashlights took the place of lanterns back in the first World War? Let’s find out.
First Marine Corps Base Activated Since 1952 – Named for First Chamorro General
Last month, the USMC activated its first base since 1952: Camp Blaz, named in honor of the late Brig. Gen. Vicente “Ben” Tomas Garrido Blaz
The Egyptian Small Arms of the Cold War
During the cold war Egypt was able to produce some well-made small arms. However, the Egyptian homegrown versions required foreign influence.
Guns of Star Wars (Not Really From a Galaxy Far, Far Away)
Guns of Star Wars: Here’s a look at how modern – and not so modern – firearms were dressed up to make Star Wars weapons like Han Solo’s (in)famous blaster.
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