Posts by Aaron Spuler
15th Century Machine Gun
When an ancient three-barrelled cannon was discovered by schoolchildren, museum officials would have known they had stumbled on a rare find. But now, 40 years after the discovery of the unique weapon, they have learned just how important it is – the gun is a prototype designed by Leonardo Da Vinci himself. The cannon was…
Read MoreMore June 2011 Contests
Handguns Concealed Carry Package (Ruger LC9, Crossbreed holster & gunbelt) Deadline: September 1, 2011 http://www.usacarry.com/concealed-carry-package-giveaway/ Rifles Nosler Gear Giveaway (Rifle, ammunition, scope, clothing, boots, backpack, knife) Deadline: August 1, 2011http://www.nosler.com/gear/ Knives Kershaw Whiplash Deadline: July 31, 2011http://bit.ly/lXHVxM
Read MoreAnzio Ironworks Monstrous 20mm
The use of 20mm precision fire started before WWII with the Finns who fielded the Lathi M39 that helped them slow and almost defeat the Soviet invasion of their borders by Stalin before he became a buddy of FDR. The Finns were able to penetrate the thin armor of pre-war Soviet tanks and force disproportionate…
Read MoreFlag Day
Also known as the Continental flag, it is the first true U.S. Flag. It combined the British King’s Colours and the thirteen stripes signifying Colonial unity. George Washington liked this design so well that he chose it to be flown to celebrate the formation of the Continental Army on New Years Day, 1776. On that…
Read MoreHappy Birthday US Army
Thank you to all that have put on the uniform of the US Army during the last 236 years.
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