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Forged in the shadow of modern Europe, Russian small arms were once dismissed as crude copies. But though they lack the finish and refinement of their western counterparts, the weapons designed and produced in the former Soviet Union have proved their worth in numerous battles throughout the world. TALES OF THE GUN visits the factories where these weapons were forged in the heat of the Cold War, chronicling their design, development and deployment. In world-famous collections, including the Artillery Museum in St. Petersburg, where curator Alexander Kulinski leads us on an exclusive tour, we'll see the most important examples of Russian and Soviet weaponry. From one-of-a-kind guns produced during the reign of Peter the Great to the robust, simple sidearms that have become some of the most influential weapons in history, this is the definitive look at the GUNS OF THE RUSSIAN MILITARY.
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It is a small nation in an unforgiving land, surrounded by enemies. It fought three large-scale wars in the years between 1950 and 1980, and countless smaller engagements during and since that time. Not surprisingly, Israeli experts have designed and developed some extremely effective weapons to help in their seemingly never-ending battle to defend their homeland. TALES OF THE GUN puts these firearms in the crosshairs, telling the stories behind such well-known weapons as the Uzi submachine gun, which set the standard for some 50 years. Battlefield footage shows the Galil assault rifle in action. Designed to perform in the harsh desert environment, it has repeatedly proven its worth. And we'll see a prime example of the latest generation of Israeli weaponry, the Tavor 21, a lightweight, 21st century assault rifle. No nation has had to fight as frequently, and as a result, the GUNS OF ISRAEL are combat proven many times over.
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Very educational. I never realized the relationship between the USA and Russia in developing the first metallic cartridges for rifles. Kind of makes me wonder what would have happened if we had remained allies instead of Cold War enemies.
