Every era of warfare produces a handful of rifles that surpass expectations the moment they reach the battlefield. These are ...

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World War II was fought on land, sea, and air, but it was the small arms carried by millions of soldiers that shaped the ...

WASHINGTON — Arthur Hibray piloted PBY Catalina “Dumbos” — seaworthy planes equipped with boat hulls — across the Pacific theater during World War II performing air-sea rescues of downed aviators and ...

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Rifles are the backbone of any military. Infantry carries them, taking objectives and seizing goals. They’ve been the crux of the modern army since their introduction to the battlefield in the 15th ...

That legend began with the M1 Garand, a rifle that had served American GIs so faithful during both World War II and the Korean War and was praised by no less than General George Smith Patton Jr.

Military surplus rifles aren’t just collector’s items or wall hangers—they still have plenty of use left in them. Whether you’re a hunter, a prepper, or someone who appreciates solid old-world ...

Key Points and Summary - The Barrett M82A1, also known as the "Light Fifty," is arguably the most powerful military rifle in the world, chambered in the devastating .50 BMG round originally designed ...

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