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Introduction to Swiss Military Rifles
Explore the history of Swiss military firearms, from the 19th-century Vetterli rifle to the modern Stgw.90, and discover how precision engineering shaped Switzerland’s defense.

Thomas Anderson
Aug 11, 20257 min read


Arms of the Rhodesian Bush War: Weapons of the Rhodesian Military
A list of main Rhodesian weapons
Владислав Шелковенко
Aug 6, 20253 min read


TT vs. PM: Why the Soviet Army Replaced a More Powerful Pistol
What was wrong with the TT-33?
Владислав Шелковенко
Aug 5, 20253 min read


The Role of the Selous Scouts in the Rhodesian Bush War
Brief introduction to Selous Scouts
Владислав Шелковенко
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Human Rights Violations During the Chechen Wars
The two Chechen wars (1994–1996 and 1999–2009) were among the most brutal and controversial conflicts to emerge from the post-Soviet collapse. Fought between the Russian Federation and separatist forces in the North Caucasus, the wars were marked not only by intense military operations but also by widespread and systematic human rights violations committed by both sides.
Владислав Шелковенко
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Hungarian AMD-65: The Warsaw Pact’s Assault Rifle Experiment
Brief overview of the AMD-65
Владислав Шелковенко
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Legacy of the Rhodesian African Rifles
Brief history of the Rhodesian African Rifles
Владислав Шелковенко
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Life in Grozny During Wartime
What was it like to live in the city of Grozny during the Chechen War?
Владислав Шелковенко
Jul 24, 20254 min read


What weapons does the modern Swiss Army use?
An overview of modern day Swiss Army arsenal
Владислав Шелковенко
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Top Soviet Binocular Models Used During the Cold War
A list of Soviet binocular models used after the Second World War
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Why the PPS-43 did not replaced the PPSH-41?
Why Soviets never replaced an outdated weapon with a newer one?
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 18, 20253 min read


The Kalashnikov Machine Gun (PK): Versatility and Longevity
Quick overview of Kalashnikov Machine Gun and some high quality photos
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 16, 20253 min read


DP-27 Machine Gun Returns in Russo-Ukrainian War
PUBG had a point. DP-27 is now back to the battlefield of modern war.
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Czech Vz. 58: Not Soviet, not an AK
Short history of Vz.58 and how it is used today
Владислав Шелковенко
Jun 7, 20253 min read


List of Soviet Weapons of the Great Patriotic War (WW2/Second World War)
A list of all main weapons used by the Red Army during the Second World War

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Evolution of the Soviet AK magazines
A guide to different Soviet AK magazines

Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 6, 20255 min read


Updates on projects - March 2025
Our quarterly update on the projects and future books!

Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 29, 20253 min read


The death of the Pskov Spetsnaz group in Chechnya
In that battle with the superior forces of the enemy, 33 people died, only two managed to survive.
Guest author
Mar 26, 202511 min read


"Gruz 200" - Soviet death cargo
A heavy topic of how killed in action were treated in the Soviet Contingent

Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 26, 20254 min read


RPD. Soviet SAW, half a century earlier
Not the most brief history and review of the Soviet "M249" - the RPD

Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 16, 20254 min read
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