8 edition of German infantry weapons of World War II found in the catalog.
|Statement||by A. J. Barker.|
|Series||Illustrated histories of twentieth century arms|
|LC Classifications||UD385.G4 B3 1969b|
|The Physical Object|
|Number of Pages||76|
|LC Control Number||69013593|
INFANTRY WEAPONS. When one considers the soldier’s standard-issue weapon - his rifle - it’s easy to see how and why British, American and German tactics varied in the way they did. The British rifle was the Lee-Enfield, a variant of the gun used in the First World War. List of secondary and special-issue World War II infantry weapons; German designations of foreign artillery in World War II; German designations of foreign firearms in World War II; Last edited on 16 July , at Content is available under CC BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
Buy German Infantry Weapons of World War II by A. J. Barker online at Alibris. We have new and used copies available, in 3 editions - starting at $ Shop now. The 1st Infantry Division saw its first combat in World War II in North Africa, landing at Oran and taking part in the initial fighting, November Elements then took part in seesaw combat at Maktar, Medjez el Bab, Kasserine Pass, Gafsa, El Guettar, Beja, and Mateur, 21 January-9 .
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German Infantry Weapons of World War II Paperback – January 1, by A. Barker (Author) › Visit Amazon's A. Barker Page. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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These weapons defined the land war, from the US Army's BAR and the British Ben to the German Schmeisser and the Russian Degtaryev DP/DPM. Accompanied by actual war images of the weapons in use, this is a valuable and fascinating insight into the most important military struggle of /5(13).
German Infantry Weapons of World War II A. J Barker This profusely illustrated book,describes all the different kinds of weapons carried by the German infantryman in the many theatres of war.
Plates: German infantry in action -- 9mm "08" Luger -- The German Infantry -- Structure of the German Infantry Regiment -- Small arms -- Small arms ammunition -- Pistols -- Sub-machine guns -- Rifles -- Machine guns -- Infantry anti-tank weapons -- Grenades -- Infantry mortars -- Heavy support weapons -- Bayonets -- Weapons associated with the German Infantry -- Appendices.
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THE GERMAN WORLD WAR II ORGANIZATIONAL SERIES 1/I Mechanized Army Formations and Waffen-SS Formations (3rd Revised Edition) 1/II-1 1 st and 2 nd Welle Army Infantry Divisions 1/II-2 3 rd and 4 th Welle Army Infantry Divisions 1/III Higher Headquarters — Mechanized GHQ Units — Static Units (2nd Revised Edition).
24 rows Standard German infantry rifle of World War I. Saw limited use in World War II, including. Bruce N. Canfield's guide to U.S. infantry weapons of the Second World War is a thorough and engaging work whose appeal is not limited to arms collectors or enthusiasts.
The text is lively, and very often draws on primary sources, giving the weapons covered a context of use and period that make the era come alive on the s: The Military Book Club Encyclopedia of Infantry Weapons of World War II by Ian V.
Hogg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at German infantry weapons of World War II by Barker, A. J., unknown edition. There have been many books on World War II infantry weapons, but none with photographs like this one.
With over photographs showing major infantry weapons from the Cobberton collection in North Devon, England, this book also contains a detailed examination of the small arms used in the conflict. Additional Physical Format: Online version: Barker, A.
German infantry weapons of World War II. London: Arms and Armour Press ; New York: Hippocrene Books, The following is a list of German military equipment of World War II which includes artillery, vehicles and vessels.
World War II was a global war that was under way by and ended in Following political instability build-up in Europe fromthe Germans, which aimed to dominate Europe, attacked Poland on 1 Septembermarking the start of World War II. Covers German hand-held anti-tank weapons of World War II.
Size: 8 1/4″ x 11 3/4″ | b/w photographs, line drawings | 48 pp ISBN | Binding: soft cover. German infantry weapons of World War II. [A J Barker] Home. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Search. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Book: All Authors / Contributors: A J Barker.
Find more information about: ISBN: OCLC Number: THE GERMAN WORLD WAR II ORGANIZATIONAL SERIES Available now: 1/I: Mechanized Army Formations and Waffen-SS Formations - (3rd Revised Edition) View: Contents | Sample 1 | Sample 2 1/II 1st and 2nd Welle Army Infantry Divisions - New View: Contents | Sample 1 | Sample 2 1/II The section on ammunition is also useful for folks interested in German World War II weaponry, as it includes pictures and translations of a bunch of ammo box labels.
It’s a large file ( pages, 55MB), but fun to page through. You can download the complete booklet here: German Infantry Weapons of World War 2 (English, ). Buy Infantry Weapons of World War II by Suermondt, Jan (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible s:.
This is a list of infantry weapons which were in mainstream use during World War II (–).Four Panzerfaust 30s in original shipping crate, on display at the Helsinki Military Museum. Development began in on a larger version of the Faustpatrone. The resulting weapon was the Panzerfa with a total weight of kilograms ( lb) and total length of centimetres ( ft).This is a list of infantry weapons of World War I (–).


After being postponed several times since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 10th review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an international treaty that came into force in 1970 to prevent the spread of weapons nuclear weapons, taking place until August 26 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Humanity is only “a misunderstanding” or “an error of judgement” from “nuclear annihilation”, the UN Secretary General warned Monday, August 1, considering that such a “danger nuclear power has not been known since the height of the Cold War”.
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“Today, humanity is at a misunderstanding, a miscalculation of nuclear annihilation”, he hammered, calling for building a world “free of nuclear weapons”. After being postponed several times since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 10th review conference of the NPT, an international treaty that came into force in 1970 to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, is being held until 26 August at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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First off, there are numerous types of pistols that you need to know about. A pistol is a very complex item that consists of several parts. The parts should all work together so that it can do its own job. The pieces are categorized as action components, ejector components, extractor, framework, traction, magazine parts and many more that should all work together. The most common types of pistols are the single shot, semi-automatic and the multi -barreled. Below are some of the segments discussed gently.
The first category is machine pistols . This weapon is fully automatic and works like the semi automatic pistol . The only difference between them is that a semi -automatic pistol fires only once for each trigger pull while a machine pistol continues firing until the trigger is released or the ammunition is used up. These types of guns need a magazine that can hold more ammunition due to the fact that it’s a high rate of fire.
The following one is the semi-automatic pistol that evolved from the single shot to the multi -barreled; craftsmen still sought greater rates of passion. The next step in handgun came with the development of the semi -automatic pistol. The semi -automatic pistol made fast shooting much more efficient . Additionally, it is a slide -action pistol which means that the recoil force moves the slide back and ejects the case. The minute the case is ejected, the magazine spring pushes the next around into place. The moment the slide returns to its initial place, the round is then chambered he good news is that only a couple of seconds is required to reload these weapons. Therefore, in case of an emergency, you will be sorted out.


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The Wavesaber or Waveblade is a technologically advanced close-combat weapon. It resembles a small hilt. When activated it creates a limited electromagnetic field in the form of a blade extending from the tip of the hilt. It then ionizes the air inside the field so that the field can contain it. After this an extremely high-power piezo-quartz starts to oscillate in the hilt and create infrasound waves inside the field. The airwaves are contained within the field and resonate, until the force of the pressure waves (the sound) inside the field is so strong that it rips apart any object put into the field by sheer pressure.
Since the field is kept very thin, it can be used to deliver very fine cuts, although it is technically not cutting things.
It is also thought that small particles in the air like dust or sand increase it's power, because it then also functions as a sand-blasting machine.
Not all of the sound is contained within the field though, so they are known for a characteristic low hum.
Waveblades are rare objects, the technology to create and maintain them is almost lost, only the Serano Archives and a rare few other places still store the knowledge how to make them, and the infrastructure needed is also mostly gone. As such the remaining waveblades are rare artifacts handed from one swordmaster to the other, sometimes through violence. They are a token of high level swordmasters and demand respect just from possession. Additionally, because the blade has no real weight, it is easy to hurt oneself while using them, so only experts will use it.
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For centuries, the katana sword has symbolized the epitome of Japanese craftsmanship and martial prowess. These iconic weapons, with their distinctive curved blades and intricate designs, have captured the imagination of warriors and scholars alike. Crafted by skilled artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations, each katana is not merely a tool of combat but a work of art imbued with cultural significance. The forging process, known as “tamahagane,” involves folding and hammering layers of steel to create a blade of exceptional strength, sharpness, and flexibility. This meticulous craftsmanship ensures that every katana possesses a unique character and quality, making it a treasured possession for its wielder.
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@ jellis359 I still don't think that having both the bearings and the planetary gears would fit in the space we have to work with. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Each crank of its handle loads additional Fusion cell ammo, and the weapon can be cranked multiple times to increase the damage of a single shot.1 It is the signature weapon of the Commonwealth Minutemen. It can be crafted at a Weapons Workbench or found on Laser Musket, and used on other guns of the same type. If it is red, it means it has conflicts. I'm super stoked to be starting up my newest build project - the laser musket from Fallout 4! for a stealth character an instigating six crank laser musket is the most damaging weapon. The laser musket is a weapon in Fallout 4. So as far as I'm concerned, the fusion cells are just a game mechanic. everything but the kitchen sink in this one. Grab that Laser Musket and help us! The rust effect is superb. One person found this helpful. Finally got a chance to take some pictures of my Fallout 4 laser musket after having it out at Katsucon and Magfest 2016! All replaced weapons will be named "Wattz Laser" in-game, just like the original weapon mod, … Laser Musket Mark 2 View File Description##### Laser Musket Mark 2 was born of my hatred for the impossibly stupid and horrendously modeled original laser musket. It is much faster than the standard Laser Musket since you crank it 1 to 6 times for each shot. For Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Best Legendary Laser Musket?" Each crank of its handle loads additional Fusion cell ammo, and the weapon can be cranked multiple times to increase the damage of a single shot.1 It is the signature weapon of the Commonwealth Minutemen. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Each crank of its handle loads additional Fusion cell ammo, and the weapon can be cranked multiple times to … I'm doing a limited run of 10, and only 9 remain. It even has a weird advantage over the laser rifle with the charging shot. The general effectiveness of the laser rifle is diminished due to the fact that many types of armor (and therefore enemies) have high resistance to laser damage, and as such the laser weapons are rendered much weaker against more formidable adversaries. Just a short demo of the lights and sounds of my Laser Musket replica. Some are found in specific locations while others are obtained as quest rewards. to be lore friendly i have turned the in game laser gun to its lore counterpart the aer9 laser series. Unlike every other Legendary weapon, it has a unique mod instead of a Legendary bonus. It is brought into the Vault by Preston Garvey, one of the … Multiplicative Damage Credits: - opengts - that Laser Musket Sniper barrel and extensions was made by him, really really really really really big thanks to him. The Fallout 4 Subreddit. I mean, when you inspect it, it shows the standard mods (except the capacitor slot is replaced with an Automatic mod). The AER9 was actually not the top laser rifle in service at the time of the Great War. But the more cranks you put in, the more ridiculous your sneak or criticals are. waiting for a mod making a gatling laser musket, hand crank fire. - Bethesda - yeah, Fallout 4, of course. Even before I put any points into rifleman, my 4 crank Laser Musket would let me one hit kill power armor wearing raiders if I used a VATS crit, while my normal laser rifle … When just giving it one crank, it is essentially a bolt-action laser rifle. The focuser, laser rifle parts, and rear assembly were mostly 3D printed, with the stock being wood, and the rest being a mix of old hardware, aluminum bar, an old camera lens, hose clamps, and a lacrosse stick. Talk about quests, gameplay mechanics, perks, story, characters, and more. For example, Enclave troops in Advanced power armor Mk IIhave 90% resistance against laser damage. The Junk Jet is a weapon in Fallout 4. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. You can mow them down with Gatling Lasers, disintegrate them with … 3.) On 25th December 2020 By . It’s also handy if you don’t want to waste 6 cells on a wounded enemy, and save ammo. A state-of-the-art subreddit from Vault-Tec. – popular memes on the site ifunny.co After I built my AER9 Laser Rifle, somebody on Reddit asked if I could do a Laser Musket from Fallout 4, so here we are! This video is unavailable. I also built it a small display stand and some extra parts, because to me, the most unique aspect of Fallout 4's weapon system was the depth of customization. The Fallout 4 Subreddit. I suppose it would be difficult to outfit a faction purely with scavenged stuff. Obviously the game hasn't been released (c'mon, Nov 10, get here faster!) The only real information I've found is on Reddit, and it's nothing but supposition, people not even getting the basic information about two-shot right. It's the perfect (and strong enougtht) weapon for a ressourceless militia/farmers that must be ready to fight immediately. Holy crap that's amazing.All it needs now are a few red LEDs hidden inside the chamber and a way to turn them on/off and power them. That includes laser guns, institute guns, and/or the laser musket. For Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Best Legendary Laser Musket?" Please!" It seems people arent sure how the laser musket works. what i dont like about it is just how it looks. it looks like a junk weapon a person made because they couldnt get a regular laser rifle to work so they modified a regular one one. The problem I have it that the 9/16" rod is required, since that is the inner diameter of my driving gears that I pulled from the hand drill. At Microsoft's Xbox E3 conference, Todd Howard showed off more footage from Fallout 4. As as that gun is it has gotten me out of some hairy situations in my low level. But again,t his is where my question comes in, because the Laser Musket is such a wierd weapon, traditionally Two Shot is Base damage per shot, yet the Musket lets you overcharge the base damage. Data shown refers to preset elements guaranteed to spawn. And how does he thank you? Love Codsworth in Fallout 4 and it was so awesome to find a mini one for my desk! The firearms sound good, they sound a lot like real guns, just a bit quieter so your ears aren't ringing after a fight. User Info: kornbeefncabage. Menu. Laser musket has 30 damage and 40 value. Furthermor… Watch Queue Queue. Its basically just the Pistol and the Rifle barrel from the normal Laser Rifle. Fallout 4 Laser Musket. So I did! 1 Characteristics 1.1 Weapon modifications 2 Locations 3 Bugs 4 Gallery Similar to the Rock-It Launcher from Fallout 3, the Junk Jet fires any junk item loaded into its hopper, such as a wrench. To me, the most interesting thing about FO4's weapon system is the customization, so I've included interchangeable parts to build different configurations of Laser Musket. A new model, the AER14, was in development prior to the war, with at least one working prototype surviving in Va… Badfish. Add to carts Fallout 4 Laser Musket Unlimited Ammo Mod And Fatal Frame 4 Infinite Ammo You can order Fallout 4 Laser Musket Unlimited Ammo Mod And Fatal Frame 4 Infinite Ammo after check, compare the costs and check day for shipping. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Some unique weapons also have legendary effects without the normal legendary weapon prefix (eg. Fallout 4 Commands Contents • Weapon • Stats • More Weapons. Laser Musket works well with Rifleman Bloody Mess perk. new details, new normals and specular maps. The energy weapon uses fusion cell ammunition and has an accuracy rating of 70. It appears to mesh together from various mechanical and electronic parts strapped to a wooden rifle stock. The Laser Musket is Bethesda's latest attempt at making something "kewl" for the console kiddies who love shooters. videogame_asset My games. 1 Background 2 Characteristics 3 Modifications 3.1 Capacitor 3.2 Barrel 3.3 Grip 3.4 Sights 3.5 Muzzle 4 Variants 5 Locations 6 Gallery 7 References The primary energy service weapon of the United States military, the AER9 is a sturdy, reliable weapon focusing on ruggedness and usability over performance. Weapons in this category include guns (pistols, rifles, shotguns, etc), blades, swords, grenades amongst many others. DKS-501 Sniper Rifle. The model line went up to the state-of-the-art AER12, which saw service in a handful of specialty units. The graphics for that laser musket look terrible someone mod it. Do you notice the recon scope? Each crank of its handle loads additional Fusion Cell ammo, and the weapon can be cranked multiple times to increase the damage of a single shot. Laser Musket is an Energy Weapon in Fallout 4. However, attaining a critical hit effect tha… Now I just need to get him a mini bowler hat and it'll be perfect! The kits are for sale, now! Finally got a chance to take some pictures of my Fallout 4 laser musket after having it out at Katsucon and Magfest 2016! The musket is one of the signature weapons of the game and one of its more interesting weapons. I saw you at Magfest this weekend! Walkthrough . : 'As usual I've got another request..', 'You know what I'm going to say next...','Another settlement needs our help....', to such an extent you end up dodging him every time you visit Sanctuary and wishing you had shot him yourself. Fallout 4; So no neverending laser musket with the legendary weapon modding..... mod. Fallout 4 is an incredibly fun game for players who like using weapons such as sniper rifles. Great art skills man! So, yeah, a 2 shot laser musket will have 2 beams, on every shot, as with ever other 2 shot weapon. 2020. Truly incredible OP. Virgil's rifle is a unique Institute rifle with the Mutant slayer's effect, which deals 50% more damage against super mutants. Each crank goes towards making the next beam more powerful, up to a limit of 6. It is brought into the Vault by Preston Garvey, one of the … The Aeternus is a unique weapon in the Fallout 4 add-on Nuka-World. Fallout 4 > General Discussions > Topic Details. December. Download Best Fallout 4 Mods 2020. my biggest retexture yet! Fallout 4; So no neverending laser musket with the legendary weapon modding..... mod. Virgil's rifle is a unique weapon appearing in Fallout 4. When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu. After I built my AER9 Laser Rifle, somebody on Reddit asked if I could do a Laser Musket from Fallout 4, so here we are! The laser musket is a weapon in Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout Shelter. Hey! I think it was originally designed to not need ammo a la the recharger rifle in NV, but the idea was scrapped for whatever reason (maybe balance, considering what a six-crank one can do as a sniper). ; Other Laser Musket Capacitors 1 Background 2 Characteristics 3 Modifications 3.1 Receiver 3.2 Barrel 3.3 Sights 3.4 Muzzle 4 Locations 5 Behind the scenes A rotary laser cannon boasting four independent AER9 barrel assemblies, the Gatling laser is intended for suppression and elimination of the heaviest and most durable targets. Page 2 of 3 - Remove Laser Musket's dependence on fusion cells. Laser Rifle Parts: (Special Thanks to Ytec 3D!). Making your way through the entire map will see you run into countless opponents, all of which you’ll likely try to kill before they kill you. Yes it has a crank mechanism but I don't see where the fusion cells go like the regular laser weapons. When I first started playing the game my first legendary was a laser musket that "fires an additional shot" Then - #160491061 added by darthblam at Fallout 4 … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Another meme needs your help. This fits your . This replaces all laser weapons (excluding the gatling laser) into Deadpool2099's Wattz Laser Gun. [Request] Laser Musket Sniper Barrel - posted in Fallout 4 Mod Requests: Right, so there is this: Short Short Extended Short Extended Bracketed Long Long Extended Long Extended Bracketed For the barrel of the Laser Musket. kornbeefncabage 4 years ago #1. Nice job on the "rust". so I'll be working off a handful of reference photos from their promo material and trailers. The laser musket combines high-tech energy damage with Revolutionary style. Press J to jump to the feed. Press J to jump to the feed. yes maybe, but weapons play also an important role like other gameplay stuff in fallout series. Base blaster is a Nerf Cycloneshock. The Laser Musket combines high-tech energy damage with Revolutionary style. The kits are for sale, now! These can often be earned as a reward for completing quests, or by defeating specific enemies. Cal Sniper Rifle and Laser Musket (besides the obvious differences, energy weapon vs. ballistics weapon). What are the differences between the Laser Sniper Rifle, 50. If you have another laser musket with a non-bracketed barrel type in your inventory (cant' equip a muzzle to it), then any laser musket in the weapon crafting station is bugged. Loot Gaming Fallout 4 AER9 Laser Rifle Miniature Replica Exclusive (June 2017) Brand: Loot Gaming. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Don't underestimate the laser musket. Laser Musket Four Crank Capacitor in Fallout 4 is a Weapon Mod. The energy weapons sound very cool, they make the standard pew-pew noise but somehow more "realistic" if that makes sense, like the laser musket sounds similar to an old CRT television being overloaded with power. Fallout 4 Laser Musket Replica. Package arrived right on time, in great condition! Laser musket is a weapon in Fallout Shelter. It does not allow you to make 6 shots in a row. The default sights are rather difficult to use, so modifying the sights are a good investment. Dec 5, 2015 @ 9:16am Can you not mod an Auto Laser Musket? It’s pretty bare bones (much like the actual L. Musket), we could probably do with just the parts list: I know most of those pieces, but I’ve never seen the one used for the crank. I didnt want to replace it, I just wanted to make it better. fallout 76 artillery reddit. This item is generated from leveled lists, based on the player's level. I wonder if Hollywood prop masters get worried for their jobs after seeing work like this. high quality retextures for every single variant of laser gun, from pistol to sniper. The "barrel" consists of a standard laser rifle housing with two metal-ringed lenses atop a metal rod extending from the stock, through which the laser beam is presumably … The laser musket combines high-tech energy damage with Revolutionary style. Is one better than the other or is it a matter of preference or situation. This was one of the most fun builds i’ve done, and I certainly hope to do more junkpunk in the future! Weapons are items used to inflict damage on other characters/players. a sequel mod to my lavish laser musket, in which i tackle the entire laser weapon family. It is reloaded by cranking it by hand and can be modified as can be seen by Preston Garvey's scoped Laser Musket. 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Tesla was opposed to wars in general. Nikola Tesla did devise protective measures that would prevent wars. Tesla found exceptions in some wars and some justifiable situations. Tesla envisioned that more terrible weapons were going to be developed in the future.
These weapons’ destructive actions and ranges would have virtually no limit. Tesla’s solution was to develop expedients for preventing any conflict. Tesla developed plans for known as “teleforce” [or, commonly, a “death ray” or even newer name H.A.A.R.P] (primarily a defensive weapon, but with characteristics of a weapon of offense).
The “teleforce” weapon was a type of defensive particle-beam weapon. This would allow protection against invasion. The device would provide complete protection against enemies approaching by sea or air. Tesla could not find financing for demonstration of the “death ray” discoveries. It could be used as an offensive weapon.
Tesla also advocated developing airplanes and wireless energy transmission.
What is H.A.A.R.P.?
The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) is an ionospheric research program jointly funded by the US Air Force, the US Navy, the University of Alaska and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Its purpose is to analyze the ionosphere and investigate the potential for developing ionospheric enhancement technology for radio communications and surveillance purposes (such as missile detection). The HAARP program operates a major Arctic facility, known as the HAARP Research Station, on an Air Force owned site near Gakona, Alaska.
The most prominent instrument at the HAARP Station is the Ionospheric Research Instrument (IRI), a high power radio frequency transmitter facility operating in the high frequency (HF) band. The IRI is used to temporarily excite a limited area of the ionosphere. Other instruments, such as a VHF and a UHF radar, a fluxgate magnetometer, a digisonde and an induction magnetometer, are used to study the physical processes that occur in the excited region. Work on the HAARP Station began in 1993. The current working IRI was completed in 2007, and its prime contractor was BAE Advanced Technologies.
As of 2008, HAARP had incurred around $250 million in tax-funded construction and operating costs. HAARP has also been blamed by conspiracy theorists for a range of events, including numerous natural disasters.


The Cold War was perhaps the most fascinating period for military aviation. It saw the Soviet Union and the West locked in a fierce arms race. Aircraft were of course needed to counter the other sides, strategic bombers became the nuclear deterrent and the technology involved in aircraft was really pushed to its limits and beyond. The Cold War saw many incredible, fast fighter jets take to the skies, ranging from the American F-104 Starfighter, right up to the Soviet MiG-21 Fishbed.
In Britain, the Royal Air Force needed a new, fast, high-altitude interceptor that could protect its own V-bombers from enemy fighters, while also attacking incoming Soviet bombers before they could drop their deadly loads. At the time, around the mid-1950s, it had no Mach 2 capable jet fighter. That all changed when in April 1957, when the English Electric Lightning took to the skies for the first time. The Lightning would become the first, and only, British made jet fighter that could reach speeds of Mach 2, and would remain in service from 1960 right up until the late 1980s. To this day, it remains the fastest British made fighter aircraft in history.
How The Lightning’s Development Began
The Lightning was born out of a need in the late 1940s to supply Britain with a supersonic fighter aircraft. A swept-wing aircraft design as needed, but to prove the concept worked some test aircraft were first needed. In 1949, the project to develop a research aircraft for what would become the Lightning began and this would spawn three prototype aircraft, all under the English Electric P.1 umbrella. Two of them would be airworthy aircraft while one would remain a static airframe. These would be initially powered by Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojets, and the engines mounted one above the other at the back of the aircraft. Production Lightnings would have Rolls-Royce Avon engines.
The P.1 design would prove that the Lightning design was viable, and P.1 WG760 would achieve a maximum speed of Mach 1.51, thought the two prototypes would never achieve Mach 2. Following further testing, the first Lightning prototype, XA847, was Duly presented in October 1958 with the name Lightning now official. On November 25th that year, XA847 would reach Mach 2 for the first time. Officially, XA847 was a P.1B but much closer to the actual Lightning in its final form. The first version of the Lightning would be the F.1, and it would enter service with the RAF in May 1960.
The Lightning Enters Operational Service
The Lightning finally entered service with the RAF in 1960, and it would enter frontline service with 74 Squadron that year. Amazingly, the Lightning would become just the second Western European-built combat aircraft with supersonic capability to enter service, after the Swedish Saab 35 Draken entered service in March that year. The Lightning quickly gained a reputation for being easy to fly and its weapons radar systems proved very effective. However, the RAF initially struggled to get more than 20 flying hours out of each aircraft per month.
Another issue with the Lightning was its short range, as it could only be airborne for a short period of time before needing to land and refuel. Later versions of the aircraft such as the F.6 would rectify this with a larger, underbelly fuel tank, and drop tanks were also mad available to the Lightning. One of the Lightning’s greatest achievements came in April 1985, when Concorde was actually offered as a target for NATO fighters during British Airways trials. The F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-14 Tomcat, French Mirage and F-104 Starfighter all took part. But only the Lightning was able to overtake Concorde on an intercept.
A Reliable Performer And Faithful Until The End
In Royal Air Force hands, the Lightning would never see combat service. As the decades wore on, the aircraft would need ever-increasing maintenance and its short range and small weapons payload would still provide a problem. But he soldiered on in service, ever faithful to his crews and those who worked on them. It wowed crowds at airshows, its two Rolls-Royce Avon 301R engines propelling it at a speed of Mach 2.27 and over 1,500 mph. The fastest any British made fighter has ever gone. But all too soon, the end approached.
The Lightning Bids Farewell
The aircraft was slowly phased out of service from 1974 to 1988, and by that point the aircraft needed huge levels of maintenance, due to how many hours had now been accumulated on the airframes. The final act for the Lightning would be a series of airshows at their spiritual home, the famous RAF Binbrook. Formations of nine Lightnings, an homage to The Firebirds display team of 1963, flew to bid farewell to the type. The final flight took place in June 1988 as a Lightning flew to a new home as a museum piece. And so ended the career of the fastest British fighter jet to ever grace the skies. What is perhaps most remarkable is that the Lightning was only supposed to have a service life of 10 years. That it flew for nearly 30 years of service is a testament to the capabilities of this rockstar of the skies.
Sources: RAF Musuem, Popular Mechanics, HushKit, BAE Systems


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Brisance, also known as shattering capability, is the ability of an explosive to damage or distort a material. Typically, the higher the brisance of compound is, the more powerful it is considered to be.
Brisance vs. Report
The strength of an explosive is often times confused with the report, or loudness of an explosive. If an explosive has a louder report than another, that doesn't necessarily signify a higher brisance or strength. A good example is of the common M-98 firecracker compared to the same amount of HMTD—the M-98 does little to no damage even to a paper cup, yet the M-98 has a much higher report.
- The terms "strength" or "power" of an explosive is defined slightly differently depending on the context it is used. In this instance, it refers to how much energy is stored in a particular compound, compared to others.
- This has been experienced from Velzee's personal history and experiments from years ago.


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You and I are not stabbing anyone underwater. That’s a fact. In scuba diving, a dive knife is considered a tool used to cut a line especially when you are entangled or pound an object like a scuba tank to get your buddy’s attention. If we try to compare it with a kitchen knife, dive knife has several designs, type of material and accessories that performs a specific function. With this and before buying a dive knife, we highly suggest you should be aware of the different characteristics of a dive knife that will fit your preference.
Note: Please don’t entertain the fact that the bigger the dive knife the better. Or perhaps consider a sword rather than a knife?
Blade length: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Pros: easy to grip, comfortable handle, blunt and pointed version available Cons: slim blade
The Atomic Aquatics Titanium Ti6 Diving Knife is made from lightweight titanium steel that is corrosion resistant. It features a 4-inch blade that has a sharpened curve on one side and a straightened serrated edge on the other end. It has an ergonomic handle grip that has a low profile and comfortable to handle. This is brought to you by its plastic handle grip with grooves that naturally fits to each of your fingers when handled. At the end of the knife handle is a lanyard hole where you can place a short string which can add to your hand’s dexterity even if you are wearing gloves.
Blade length: 5 inches (12.7 cm) Pros: has a deep line cutter, quick release sheath mechanism Cons: large size may be difficult for others to handle
The Cressi Borg Stainless Steel Divers Knife is a large modern dive knife with a futuristic design that is both strong and functional. The blade is made from 304 Japanese Stainless Steel with a 5-inch long blade that is sharpened on one side and serrated on the other. The sharpened blade is very sharp that it can easily cut through any fishing lines and thin ropes. At the edge of this knife is the ergonomic handle grip that has a soft and comfortable grip. The knife is encased in a plastic sheath that has an easy single-touch release mechanism and rubber straps for attachment. Due to the size (total knife length at 10 inches or 25.4 cm) and length of the rubber straps, this dive knife is ideal to be attached on your leg portion and not within any part of your scuba equipment.
Blade length: 4.3 inches (11 cm) Pros: low price tag, good steel quality, blunt and pointed version available Cons: needs regular maintenance
The Cressi Skorpion Dive Knife is a new generation dive knife that has a medium dimension with blade length at 4.3 inches (11cm) long and a total knife length at 9.1 inches (23.2cm). Its resistant tempered blade is made from AISI 304 steel that has a smooth and curved sharpened blade on one side and a serrated edge with cutting hook that acts as a wire cutter on the other side. The handle grip is made from polymer that has a soft and gentle feel. The whole knife is encased in a knife sheath that has a single press locking mechanism. WIth regards to blade tip design, this dive knife comes in two version where you can either choose the blunt or pointed tip.
Blade length: 4.5 inches (11 cm) Pros: comfortable handle grip, midpoint price tag Cons: releasing mechanism can sometimes be hard to press, no blunt version
The Tusa Xpert II Titanium Dive Knife is made from an anti-corrosive titanium metal Ti-6AI-4V. From the 10 inch (25cm) total knife length, it features a 4.5 inch (11cm) long blade that is sharply pointed on one side and serrated on the other side with a ring hook just inches before the handle. The handle has an ergonomic shape and a built-in counterweight which gives this dive knife an overall balanced feel when handled. The knife has a sheath cover with a quick release lock and an easy to adjust rubber straps. Take note that this dive knife can be disassembled for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
Blade length: 5 inches (12.7 cm) Pros: sharp and pointy edge, blunt version available Cons: large handle grip
The Promate Barracuda Titanium Diving Knife is designed for professional divers who intends to use it for an extended period of time. It is made from titanium alloy that is rust-resistant and able to withstand most of the physical parameters in scuba diving. It has a 5-inch long knife blade that is very sharp on one side and smoothly serrated on the other end. The blade tip is very sharp and is designed for piercing hard objects. Just take note that the handle grip is larger and thicker than the actual blade which makes this an easy to handle knife even if you intend to use this in cold water environments while wearing a pair of gloves.
Blade length: 3 inch (7.6 cm) Pros: unique release mechanism, low price tag Cons: requires frequent maintenance, no pointed version
The Aqua Lung Squeeze Lock SS Blunt Tip Dive Knife is made from a high grade 304-series stainless steel. It only has a 3-inch blade that is sharpened on one end, serrated with fine ridges on one side and a blunt tip. But what really stands out with this dive knife is its patented squeeze lock sheath where the release of the locking mechanism is not located in the case, but in the knife itself. All you need to do is squeeze the colored tabs located at the base of the handle, and the knife will release from the case. And lastly, this small dive knife is ideal for women’s use or attachment to your BCD.
Blade length: 4.19 inches (10.6 cm) Pros: small, foldable, can be stored in BCD pocket Cons: requires frequent maintenance
The Spyderco Atlantic Serrated Edge Dive Knife is a new innovation dive knife. Instead of having a separate sheath cover, this dive knife is foldable and easily opens with the use of a single hand. It is made from a corrosion resistant H-1 steel that is known for its edge retention properties. Instead of having a sharp and pointed blade, this dive knife is totally smooth on one side and highly serrated on the other end. Its handle grip is incorporated within the outer edges of the knife courtesy from its fiberglass reinforced nylon handle bar.
Blade length: 4.8 inch (12.2 cm) Pros: highly resistant to corrosion, rugged and robust Cons: no dedicated line cutter, high price tag
The Aqua Lung Argonaut Titanium Diving Knife is a long and thick dive knife that measures 9.6 inch (24.4 cm) long and 4mm thick. It is made from titanium that is embedded with an EDP coat making it highly resistant to corrosion. A unique characteristic of this dive knife is its handle. Instead of the typical ergonomic plastic, it is wrapped with a 5mm paracord that is 7 feet in length and reeled in a neat fashion. Instead of plastic, the cover sheath of this dive knife is made from 2mm thick kydex with grommets measuring ⅛ of an inch.
Blade length: 3.3 inches (8.5cm) Pros: easy to use, multi-functional, versatile blade tip design Cons: requires frequent maintenance
The Scubapro Mako Titanium Dive Knife is a multi-functional dive knife with several features embedded within this cutting tool. With a total knife length measuring 7.5 inches (19cm), this dive knife has a short blade measuring only 3.3 inches (8.5 cm), a sharp blade, a serrated side and a conventional blade tip that is both point and angularly blunt. It has a ring notch at the end of the sharpened blade designed to cut fishing lines and small ropes. Aside from the embedded plastic at the tip of the knife that acts as a handle grip, it has a bottle opener which you can use in opening your drinks during surface interval.
Blade length: 2.83 inch (7.2 cm) Pros: compact, sharp blade point Cons: very small blade, no blunt version, needs frequent maintenance
The Mares Argo Titanium Knife is a compact dive knife designed to be worn on the arm or at the legs particularly in the calf. This dive knife features a 2.88 inch (7.2cm) blade that is angularly pointed going towards the blade tip. One side of the knife blade is sharply honed while the other side is finely serrated which makes cutting small ropes very easy. The handle grip is made from plastic with an ergonomic shape making it easy to handle while the cover sheath is made out from impact resistant plastic.
Type of Metal – there are 2 types of metal material commonly used in manufacturing a dive knife: stainless steel and titanium. There are 2 main difference between the two metals. First is the price where titanium dive knife is expensive when compared to the units made from stainless steel. Second is its resistance to corrosion. Titanium dive knife will never corrode while stainless steel dive knife will rust over time especially if you maintain it poorly. However, there is a trick for a stainless steel dive knife to last long: you need to soak and rinse in freshwater after use, dry it and coat the blade with a thin layer of silicone.
Blade Design – a simple dive knife has a straight design where one side of the blade is sharpened while the other side is not and can only do one function: cutting. This is the reason why manufacturers have added more design and features to allow the dive knife to perform other functions. Most of this added features are located on the blade tip or at the non-sharpened side of the blade. New designs include a serrated blade that is designed to cut through thick lines such as polyethylene rope and high-rated nylons. Some dive knife has a hook-like depression that is intended to cut through monofilament and other types of fishing line.
Pointed vs. Blunt tip: most blade tip of a dive knife has two designs: either blunt or the traditional pointed. Functioning like a screwdriver, a blunt-tipped dive knife is effective in pounding and prying while its pointed counterpart is designed for piercing. But you have to take note if you choose the pointed version since there are regulations (laws may vary per country) in carrying a pointed knife especially when it comes to the length of the blade.
The bottom line in choosing the right dive knife for you is that the more cutting function it serves, the better.
Where to place your dive knife?
Do not place your dive knife inside your pocket. They are not designed to be inserted. Instead, a dive knife has it own housing called a sheath and a rubber strap that allows you to place it securely in a safe but accessible location within your body.
There are 3 recommended areas within your body for a dive knife to be placed: on the low pressure inflator hose, on your BCD’s waist harness or in your legs particularly on your calf. And not just anywhere in your calf, but a dive knife should be mounted on the internal side of your calf. In this way, the knife handle which is the part exposed out of the housing, will not get entangled and is naturally protected by both of your legs since it will now be located in between.
The Benefits of Owning a Dive Knife
While the possibility of not having a dive knife and solving a potential underwater entanglement problem can be solved with the help of your buddy who has a knife, we still highly recommend that you have your own cutting tools. Further, despite some dive shops that rents out a dive knife, it is highly possible that you will be using a dive knife that is not suited to your needs and preferences.
Having your own dive knife allows you to passively prepare yourself for any untoward incident by equipping with the right cutting tools. But just in case you cannot bring your own dive knife because of the restrictions set by the country you are visiting, make sure to select a rental dive knife that has the features closest to the one you are using.
Advice: If you are bringing your dive knife for a dive travel, make sure to check first the regulation of the country you are visiting particularly on the blade length restrictions.
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Review: “Bomb” by Steve Sheinkin
Not for the faint of heart, “Bomb,” by Steve Sheinkin is the gripping and compelling story of the race to build the first nuclear weapon during World War II. As soon as world powers discovered that such a weapon might be possible, they feverishly started research. Scientists mysteriously disappeared overnight, and a well-guarded compound was developed in Los Alamos, New Mexico where testing and development was worked on almost around the clock. Secret agents went into action all over Europe and Great Britain to prevent Germany from creating nuclear materials.
In the mean time, Russia was furiously trying to, and successfully procuring detailed information about the development of the atomic bomb from scientists in the US, laying down the framework for the Cold War that followed WW II and lasted into the 1980’s. In a story that spans from Europe to America to Japan, involves multiple governments and ultimately takes the lives of thousands, Sheinkin pulls together a myriad of sources and presents them in a compelling, edge-of-your-seat read. With the flavor of science fiction horrifically come to life, “Bomb” reveals the dark side of science and leaves the reader wondering what will happen in the future with so many nuclear weapons in the hands of too many unstable and hostile governments.
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 5 and up.
–Andrea W., H.Q.


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A British military volunteer’s rifle of the last quarter of the 18th century, modeled on the Ordnance Pattern 1776 Rifle. 28 in. L octagonal barrel of 0.68 caliber bore retaining its original browning, key-fastened and with false- or hook-breech, with rear sight (one fixed and two hinged leaves); vacant holes.....
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Are NATO’s mutual security commitments strong enough today to deter all adversaries? Is the nuclear umbrella as credible as it was during the Cold War? Backed by the full range of US and allied military capabilities, NATO’s mutual defense treaty has been enormously successful, but today’s commitments are strained by military budget cuts and antinuclear sentiment. The United States has also shifted its focus away from European security during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and more recently with the Asia rebalance. Will a resurgent Russia change this?
The Future of Extended Deterrence (co-edited with Andreas Wenger) brings together experts and scholars from the policy and academic worlds to provide a theoretically rich and detailed analysis of post-Cold War nuclear weapons policy, nuclear deterrence, alliance commitments, nonproliferation, and missile defense in NATO but with implications far beyond. The contributors analyze not only American policy and ideas but also the ways NATO members interpret their own continued political and strategic role in the alliance.
In-depth and multifaceted, The Future of Extended Deterrence is an essential resource for policy practitioners and scholars of nuclear deterrence, arms control, missile defense, and the NATO alliance. (Read More)


When thinking about the modern world with all its technology and achievements it can be amusing to see how the newspapers dealt with the expansion of the use of technology during WW II. This post is actually a article from popular science 1944 and the German’s attempts to operate bombs by gyro or radio.
Some time before Germany’s introduction of the gyro-controlled flying torpedo, the Nazis demonstrated another way of guiding crew-less missiles with their radio-controlled glider bombs. Intended for attacking vessels at sea, the glider was steered by a radio transmitter in a distant powered plane, until, if all went well, it crashed upon the deck of the enemy ship. When it repeatedly failed to do so, the experiment apparently was abandoned, for nothing more was heard of the weapon.We know that it wasn’t the end of it, but fortunately the war was over and the gliders and radio controlled devices became part of the recreation’s activity as well. I wonder what the same writers would say about the gliders that we use today
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With a fantastic muzzle velocity of approximately 400 FPS, it’s perfect for extensive-assortment shooting also, using a scope and bipod of course. That being stated, it’s an AK74 that has a large-potential 550-round magazine, so just you should definitely’re not hunting anyplace near endangered species!
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Basic Strikes can be strung together to form combos and counters can be used to keep your combo streak from disappearing. Using the stun ability allows for a beatdown for use against enemies, this is a powerful move but takes time to fully work.
J-Man is able to use all three of his weapon types during combat, able to use melee weapons for his basic strings, using ranged weapons when distance and damage is needed and able to quickfire his tools for seperate use.
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The initial origins of the Gravitational Beam Emitter are unknown, though it is heavily implied to predate the City itself. It appears to be a Safeguard weapon, as numerous agents are seen using instances of them, but they are known to have been used by the earlier members of the Silicon Creature's cult.
It is known throughout the entire City, feared by some and coveted by others.
Killy does not seem to remember where he aquired it, though Sanakan claimed that he stole it from the Safeguard forces at one point.
May have been invented by the same creator of the gravitational swords.
The GBE fires condensed graviton energy, with the beam emitted literally pushing away the atoms of whatever is in it's path; the pushed atoms crashing back together cause large explosions, creating additional damage than the initial gravity beam.
Unlike most weapons, the GBE does not seem to run out of ammunition, as it appears to draw it's power from the user itself. Because of this, the gun has a form of limiter installed on it, preventing it from using too much energy and killing the user; this limiter can be deactivated by the user if they choose to do so.
Despite it's basic appearance, it's inner mechanisms are apparently incredibly complex; so much so that even the Bio-Electric Corporation, one of the most advanced companies known in the City, could never figure out how to replicate it.
There are four charge levels of fire, each one far more powerful than the last.
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Level 2 requires several seconds of charge and is notably more powerful, creating massive holes in it's target. Killy, who can fire the gun one level 1 with minimum recoil, is knocked backwards from the force of the kickback.
When charging up to Level 4, the weapon will actually open up. In this state the recoil is so powerful that it will actually tear off the limb holding it. Firing in this state requires a high amount of energy.
- Tsutomu Nihei has stated that the effects of the weapon are so powerful that if it were to ever be fired from Earth's surface, it would have devastating effects on the climate and atmosphere of the planet itself.


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Top 10 Innovative and Overpowered Weapons of this Gen
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Weapons, big big GUNS, who doesn’t love them? The amount of satisfaction that blowing someone’s head-off with a fictional videogame weapon brings can hardly be matched with anything that we can do in real. While, we have seen numerous lists and descriptions related to the heroes who weild these tools of destruction, we seem to have failed to admire the weapons themselves.
Not anymore, Gamersmint takes a look at the meanest, baddest, most awesome and innovative weapons to have made an appearance in a videogame this generation –
Top 10 Innovative and Overpowered weapons this gen –
1) Killzone 2 – VC5 Electric Gun.
This amazing weapon is from Killzone 2, available only in the Single player portion of the game. Unlimited charges and devastating electricity output that fries your Helghast foes as if they are chicken.
2) Halo Reach – Plasma launcher.
This covenant weapon of mass destruction can lock on to weapons as well asÂ personnel. Four plasma chargesÂ are the maximum amount of rounds that can be fired from the gun at once. It sticks to the target and explodes a bit later inflicting massive damage.
3) Resistance 2 MP-47 Pulse Cannon
This cannon, made withÂ reverse-engineered Chimeran technology has a primary and alt rate of fire. The primary fire is a massive long range ion beam while the secondary fire launches a short-range concussive blast capable of shredding weaker foes toÂ smithereens. Â Pure awesomeness.
4) Ratchet and Clank – Rhyno 5 (Aayush Shrut )
Ratchet and Clank series always carried out exotic andÂ uniquely innovative weapons in each of their games.
However, RYNO 5, or Rip You a New One 5, has alwaysÂ been deemed as the most powerful weapon in the entireÂ series. Making itsÂ appearanceÂ in Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, thisÂ amalgum of Shotgun, Rocket launcher and machine gunÂ can dish out extreme damage with it’s barrage of rocketsÂ spreading out and centering on the target. No wonderÂ it’s the most expensive and rarest of the weapon inÂ the series. Holding an collosial 1500 rounds of ammoÂ and with only two upgrades, it surely uphelds the fun 10 folds in blowing upÂ enemies. With this baby in hand, nothing can go wrong!
5)Â Gears of War : Torque bow
The Torque Bow fires Imulsion fueled arrow-like projectiles, which explode shortly after impacting with a surface. The Bow also features two blades which help during close-quarter combat and comes in handy when you’re ripping off locusts to bits. We wouldn’t go to war without one of these.


North Korean state media has broken its silence over the country’s recent string of missile tests, saying they were part of simulated procedures intended to demonstrate its readiness to fire tactical nuclear warheads at South Korea.
The Kim Jong-Un regime has tested ballistic missiles seven times since September 25, the latest of 25 ballistic and cruise missiles this year, raising tensions to their highest level since 2017 when he sparred with former US president, Donald Trump before they both held inconclusive summits in Vietnam and Singapore.
Quoting leader Kim Jong Un, who oversaw the drills, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the tests, which coincided with nearby military drills between the United States, South Korea and Japan, showed Pyongyang was ready to respond to regional tensions by involving its “huge armed forces.”
KCNA said the series of seven drills of North Korea’s “tactical nuclear operation units” showed that its “nuclear combat forces” are “fully ready to hit and wipe out the set objects at the intended places in the set time.”
The KCNA report said the recent drills, from September 25 to October 9, were designed to send a “strong military reaction warning to the enemies” and to verify and improve the country’s fighting capabilities.
In the report, Kim called South Korea and the United States “the enemies” and said North Korea doesn’t need to hold talks with them.
Kim further emphasized that Pyongyang will thoroughly monitor enemies’ military movements and “strongly take all military countermeasures” if needed, KCNA stated.
KCNA said on September 25, North Korea workers took part in exercises within a silo under a reservoir to practice what it described as loading tactical nuclear warheads to check the swift and safe transportation of nuclear weapons.
Three days later, they simulated the loading of a tactical nuclear warhead on a missile that in the event of war that would be used in “neutralizing airports in South Korea’s operation zones.”
On October 6, North Korea practiced procedures that could initiate a tactical nuclear strike on “the enemies’ main military command facilities” and, on Sunday, enemy ports, Pyongyang’s state media said.
Experts say that North Korea has likely manufactured some nuclear warheads – “20 to 30 warheads for delivery primarily by medium-range ballistic missiles,” according to Reuters.
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Just like with most weapons, as time went on the weapon became more sophisticated through trial and error.
The most efficient slingstones were 'biconical' or football shaped and the Chamorro people pecked and ground their slingstones from local materials, stone, hard fossilized coral, limestone and fire hardened clay. Other cultures, the Greeks and the Romans cast sling bullets from lead. Now there are volumes of information written on weapons of ancient times and I won't go into detail here except to say that besides Chamorro slingstones, sling bullets made of lead are superior to anything you might pick up off the ground and load into the pouch of your sling.
With Chamorro slingstones I can easily reach 130 yards. It means that with my Acho'Atupat, you can throw from the end zone of a football field through the uprights on the opposite end of the field. With lead, a distance shot will be increased by another 50 yard meaning one can throw a lead sling bullet through the goal post and up into the stadium seats on the opposite end. If you've never thrown lead, it is a premium ammo worth the time and effort.


The following is a very brief overview into the development of the American Longrifle and the American Rifleman. This brief history encompasses the development of this rifle and the men that used it from it's beginning up to and including the American War of Independence (The American Revolution). It is not meant to be a concise and detailed history or a definitive work, (there are far more proficient historians than I ) but more meant to enlighten the unfamiliar with this piece of unique American History. It is, I hope, in a format that can be easily understood and followed by one who is not familiar with these sort of firearms and is searching for some information to give them a better understanding of our history. It was originally assembled to lend assistance to an 8th grader request of information for her school project. I hope it was helpful: and it can help you also.
During the time of the American Revolution the most popular firearm that was in use by the main armies of the world was the "flintlock musket". The flintlock musket of the period was a long, heavy, somewhat cumbersome weapon. Simple to use and when properly handled, very reliable for the common soldier. It's barrel was "smooth bored", meaning the inside of the barrel was smooth as a pipe, which made it easy to load and to clean. It was a "muzzleloading" weapon as were most weapons at the time. The powder and projectile had to be loaded down the barrel from the front with the help of a wood or metal "ramrod". It could only fire one shot, a large round lead ball, before it had to be reloaded. The size of the ball was upwards of about three quarters of an inch in diameter ( .75 inch). It's firing mechanism was a "flintlock" , in which pulling the trigger of the gun caused the "cock ( modern term -hammer)" which holds a piece of "flint", to fall against a piece of hardened steel, the "steel ( modern term-frizzen)". This in turn produced sparks which fell into a small amount of priming powder that was in the "pan" of the flintlock to take fire and ignite the main charge that was in the barrel, by way of a small hole in the barrel's breech called a "touchhole".
The main use of the Flintlock musket was to provide "volley fire" by the soldiers: that is a large amount of soldiers stood in a line next to each other and fired their weapons at once on command. This could produce a devastating effect if the enemy was within the useable range of under 100 yards, more often 80 yards. Beyond 100 yards the musket was very inaccurate and probably would miss its target by a wide margin. This was due to the fact that its barrel interior was smooth and the ball that was loaded was not a tight fit in the barrel ( use of an undersized diameter ball made loading fast). This cause the ball to wobble a bit when it left the gun and accuracy suffered. However because it could be loaded in as little as 15 seconds ( by trained troops) it was fast and formidable in battle. They were seldom aimed but mostly pointed in the general direction of the enemy. They had no real sights.
In Europe around the first half of the 18th century ( 1700 -1750) there was in use in Germany a type of weapon in which the German "yeagers" ( hunters) were using to hunt in the European woodland. It was heavy, but shorter in length then the musket. It still was a flintlock and fired one shot before it had to be reloaded. It fired a similar sized or slightly smaller ball as was used in the musket, but the inside of the barrel instead of being smooth, was cut with grooves that spiraled down the barrel. Instead of a under size ball being dropped down the barrel to load it , the ball for this gun was the same size or slightly larger that the "bore" of the barrel. The yeager had to force the ball down the barrel and this pressed the lead ball against the side of the "rifleing", the grooved interior of the barrel. When the gun was fired the ball didn't wobble. It spun on its axis and came out of the muzzle straight due to this spinning action ( you see this when a quarterback throws a "bullet pass" in football ). Now by aiming the gun using "sights" the yeager knew where the bullet would hit. This spinning action of the ball kept it most times on a reliable couse. The range of these weapons were still short, about 150 yards, because the barrels were shorter and they still used a heavy lead ball, the "velocity" or speed of the projectile was still only slightly better that the musket's, but this was perfect for hunting in Europe. Loading it was far slower than the musket but since it was used for hunting that was not a big draw back.
When people from Europe started settling in the New World they brought with them some of these "rifled guns" but due to the fact that travel in America was not always on improved roads, such as they had in Europe, traveling through the forest of this continent proved difficult. Their guns were heavy and since they shot a large size lead ball, they were limited to the number bullets they could carry, so it limited the amount of times that the gun could be used.
German gunsmiths that settled in Pennsylvania near Lancaster started to see the need for these rifled guns to shoot a smaller size ball but that typically would limit the power they had. They finally came up with a rifled gun which would now have a long rifled barrel, sometimes approaching 48 to 52 inches in length, but the bore in the barrel would be smaller, closer to one half inch (.50 ) or smaller. The "stock" the wood that made up the gun, was light and slim and weighed much less than a musket. It ran the full length of the barrel as did the musket's. By making the barrel longer they increased the velocity of the ball, making the smaller ball hit harder thus not loosing any of the power of the large slower moving lead ball. Because the bullets were smaller, the man on the frontier could now carry more at any one time making extended stays in the wilderness possible without running out of bullets. They also produce this extra power with less powder, so this was a big improvement also. The nickname for this type of new weapon was the Pennsylvania Longrifle however they were produced in many areas after they became known and popular.
By the time of the American Revolution this type of firearm had been continually refined, and in the hands of the men who settled the frontiers, was a deadly accurate tool.
Although it was far more expensive to make then the musket, its ability to be aimed and hit with accuracy to 300 yards made it a personal favorite of these men , also because the cost of firing it was less; from not needing as much lead per shot and as much powder as the larger muskets. Those men grew up with these weapons and knew how to use them because they shot them each day to provide food for their families as well as protection. Living in the wilderness they also learned the way of the Indians and adopted their fighting habits. This knowledge of their weapon and wilderness battle tactics made them natural candidates to fight a war in America.
One of George Washington's first orders of business upon assuming command of the American forces at the start of the Revolution was to have Congress organize select "Companies of Riflemen" to help fight the British. Since George Washington fought in an earlier conflict of The French And Indian War 1753-1758 he saw how these riflemen could be used to advantage in a wilderness war. That is why he advised Congress to raise this type of soldier. The new United States did not have any formal army at the time so these rugged men were prime candidates to be used as the soldiers.
Unfortunately due to there lifestyle of living in the wilderness where they were their own boss, they did not grasp the concept of a formal army where they had to take orders. Many times this got them in trouble, since they did not always obey their commanders. The riflemen were primarily used as scouts in front of the main army or placed to their "flanks" or the sides, so to protect the musket carrying soldiers until a time when the musket men could form up and start to fire. Many times the riflemen were call upon to be used as snipers to pick off enemy officers at long distances. This made the British very angry because at the time it was considered cowardly to take cover and purposely aim and kill a soldier. You were required to meet your enemy face to face on the battlefield. Because of this the American Riflemen if captured were most times killed on the spot and never were taken prisoner. They were very much despised by most of the foreign soldiers and also somewhat feared because of their sneaky way of fighting. Even in England the newspapers of the day elevated them to boggemen and monsters, capable of killing officers at incredible ranges and for all officers coming to America to put their houses in order. I guess even the press in those days had a tendency to exagerate a bit!
The Rifleman's biggest major flaw beside there stubbornness in taking orders were the fact that the American rifle was slow to load : it could only be fired approximatly every minute and a half as verses the musket with 1 shot every 15 seconds. Also it could not have a "bayonet" a long sharpend blade attached to the muzzle.
The common practice in 18th century war was for the soldiers to line up: fire their muskets, reload, advance, fire. over and over until they were about 40 yd. apart. Then they would affix their bayonets on the ends of their muskets and charge their opponents to finish off the advance. The riflemen could not stand up to this and found themselves in much trouble when this took place. Many had to use their rifles like clubs, in vain. Some resorted to "tomahawks" small axes that hung from their belts, but still they were no match for the "Bayonet Charge". They had to run away to save their lives. This made them appear even more cowardly.
By the middle of the Revolution many of the Rifle Companies ended up as Continental Line Troops as George Washington started to phase out their usage in standard battles with the British. However a number of the Rifle Companies were retained because of the abilities and fame and as they started to behave like traditional soldiers of the time, they were used more and more for very specific duties while the American Continental Line Soldier did much of the bulk of the fighting.
They always were used in wilderness campaigns such as Saratoga, Oriskaney, Sullivan's March. Many of the later battles of the American Revolution that were fought in the South had large contingents of riflemen. One of the most famous rifle companies of the American Revolution was "Morgan's Riflemen"
It has been said that the Riflemen won the revolution but this is untrue. Yes, they did play a major role in it, especially during the early years, But it was not until the common American Soldier under the training of Baron Von Steuben, learned discipline, to fight in the European manor, take orders and stand fast during a battle without running away. Then the British realized that the American army was a true army, fighting strong for it's rights. Then the riflemen could be used were they were most needed, Scouting, reconnaissance and protecting the main army from surprised attacks.
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