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| Tango01 | 06 Sep 2017 9:51 p.m. PST |
…Vietnam War. "Vietnam accordingly saw the perfection of many of the weapons of previous wars, with assault rifles in particular assuming their modern form during the conflict. It also saw the production of several totally new weapon systems, some of which would later go on to become standard military equipment, and some of which would never be seen again. The multi-theater nature of the war also meant that the weapons that were developed applied to air forces as much as infantry troops, and as much to artillery as naval warfare. In fact, Vietnam necessitated a previously unknown level of cooperation between forces from various branches of the military, and the advances in weapon technology made by one branch were in some cases quickly carried over into others. Today, I'll take you through some of the most important weapons used during the Vietnam war. We'll take a look at some artillery, the most effective aircraft used in the conflict, and some of the more strange ideas that arose during the war. First, though, let's start with the humble …"
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Oberlindes Sol LIC  | 07 Sep 2017 9:13 a.m. PST |
This is news to me: "This M16, minus a few minor changes, is essentially identical to that still in use by US infantry forces today (though times are a-changin'). Developing 3,250 feet per second of muzzle velocity, and firing the devastating 7.62mm round, it proved a highly adaptable infantry weapon." The author failed to proofread or fact-check before publishing. |
| Stryderg | 07 Sep 2017 1:30 p.m. PST |
M16, M60, 5.56MM, 7.62MM
So many numbers, so many M&M's!!! My head hurts and I'm suddenly hungry for a snack.
<removing my tongue from my cheek now> |
| Tango01 | 07 Sep 2017 10:49 p.m. PST |
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 chicklewis | 08 Sep 2017 2:18 p.m. PST |
Thanks, guys, if he can't even get the millimeters right, I don't need to read the article. |
| brass1 | 08 Sep 2017 5:13 p.m. PST |
Nitpicking, I know, but the .45 caliber pistol I carried in 1969 and 1971-72 was an M1911A1, the M1911 having been replaced in 1926 (I think). LT |
| Mithmee | 13 Sep 2017 6:32 p.m. PST |
Ah yes, the M16. Arguably no infantry rifle has been more effective and more influential than this one. Really! How about the AK-47, which is a far better weapon than the M-16. |
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