Do the SAS use the SA80?
The Glock 17 is now the British military's standard sidearm, replacing the venerable Browning High Power. The SAS, and other British Special Forces, use the Glock 17 and the compact […]
What howitzer has the longest range?
The Paris Gun, as it was named, had the longest range of any artillery weapon in history. Nobody really knows what the Paris Gun's full capabilities were because all of […]
Why is lead still used?
Despite the risks, the pigment was very popular with artists because of its density and opacity; a small amount could cover a large surface. It was widely used by artists […]
Can you shoot a paratrooper with a flak gun?
The handgun used by virtually all paratroopers was the standard “. 45 automatic.” The M1911A1 was the variant being manufactured during that period, but large numbers of M1911 pistols of […]
Is killing combat medic a war crime?
In Real Life war, medics are supposed to be special: The Laws and Customs of War, specifically the Geneva Convention, dictate that medical personnel are non-combatants and they're not allowed […]
Who had the best artillery in ww2?
The indigenous ATAGS howitzer is the best artillery gun in the world, a top scientist of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has said. The ATAGS or Advanced Towed […]