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The GS-777 is a standard rocket launcher used by U.S. armed forces, building on a history of rocket launchers used by U.S. forces since World War II. Since the inception of this weapon, not much has...
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Tanks are a frightening force on the battlefield considering their firepower, size, and destructive capabilities. Not all tanks fall into this class, however. There are light tanks that rely more on...
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Rocket launchers have made appearances in many wars over the course of history, from Imperial China to the Napoleonic Wars and the U.S. Civil War. Later, the technology was modernized just in time...
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The Global War on Terrorism quickly followed the events of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. American soldiers outfitted with some of the best arms, aircraft, and...
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The Battle of the Bulge is considered a major turning point in World War II as it was the last major offensive that Germany launched on Western Europe. Allied tanks and artillery clashed with German...
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The importance of helicopters in a combat role was fully realized in the Vietnam War, and since then, these rotor-based aircraft have played important parts in conflicts around the world. Helicopters...
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The importance of helicopters in a combat role was fully realized in the Vietnam War, and since then, these rotor-based aircraft have played important parts in conflicts around the world. Helicopters...
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In the modern era of warfare, it is not always the side with the biggest tanks that wins the war, but having heavy tanks sure helps a ton. Battle tanks weigh heavily on the outcomes of many modern...
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Constant innovation in military technology can help maintain a distinct advantage for those applying the tech. Aircraft were first introduced to the battlefield in World War I and played a much...
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The mechanization of militaries in the early 20th century has been instrumental in the outcome of every major global conflict since that time. Even further, the continued evolution of these machines...
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The Cold War was a time of great geopolitical tension, not much unlike today, with two global superpowers on the brink of nuclear war. Lines were drawn across Eastern Europe as the Soviet Union was...
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Operation Desert Storm, and the Gulf War for that matter, was the first major conflict after the Vietnam War where the United States finally was able to use its buildup of vehicles and aircraft from...
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