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It is no secret that for many Soviet officers it was very prestigious to own a captured pistol. Most often, German short-barreled weapons could be at the disposal of the infantry commanders of the platoon-battalion level and the military personnel of the reconnaissance units. That is, those who

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A rare photo - two identical Russian warships of non-Soviet construction together. But that should stop being rare. Photo: defenceimagery.mod.uk Having decided on the principles that should underlie the sane shipbuilding policy of Russia, you need to subject them at least

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The High-Precision Complexes holding (part of the Rostec state corporation) was formed in 2009. Judging by the brand's popularity in Russia and abroad, the consolidation of the scientific and technical potential of specialized enterprises was successful. Not every integrated structure can boast

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About spilled blood - as a general to a general In February 2021, shortly before the next anniversary of the armed conflict on Damansky Island, a very lengthy and, to put it mildly, somewhat strange material was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta. It was a big interview with a retired major general

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In the minds of the majority of Europeans, and even the citizens of Russia, the expanses of Southern Siberia, Altai, Mongolia, Northern and Central China have always been an area of settlement for the peoples of the Mongoloid race, but this is far from the case. Already in 3000 BC, Southern Siberia was inhabited by the clans of the Indo-European

Real episodes of naval battles. Little-known facts about the amount of damage caused and the number of losses. Will the floating airfield be able to successfully withstand attacks from the shore? So, the aircraft carrier squadrons are moving to distant shores … Why did Nagumo retreat? One of the mysteries of the attack on Pearl Harbor was

So soft and pliable, this time she was harder than concrete walls. But the “Pike” was even stronger: tearing off, like skin, bits of the fuselage, it rushed under the water at a speed of 200 meters per second. Unable to withstand such a fierce pressure, the incompressible medium parted, letting the super-ammunition pass to its

“There is a long tradition of naval design aesthetics in the history of maritime peoples. In addition to their primary role in warfare, warships served as a political tool for the effective projection of naval power, prestige and influence of the nation … "- US Navy Engineering Center Consultant

May 8, Sunday. Took the maritime report. Walked with Dmitry. Killed the cat. After tea he received Prince Khilkov, who had just returned from a trip to the Far East. May 19, Thursday. Now the terrible news of the death of almost the entire squadron in a two-day battle has finally been confirmed. Rozhdestvensky himself

While other research teams promise to re-promise their promises, Lockheed Martin specialists have created the world's best anti-ship missile, without unnecessary hype and fantasies about unparalleled weapons. Yankees make their own system, not paying attention to racing for supersonic and other extreme

Opening the Daily Telegraph at breakfast, the British generals poured themselves hot coffee. The answer to the question in the crossword puzzle was … Really? The military rushed to stir up the entire filing of the May issues. In the crossword puzzle from May 20, “UTA” was found, from May 22 - “OMAHA”, from May 27 - “OVERLORD” (designation

By the beginning of August 1941, the German offensive in the Arctic was completely bogged down. At the cost of their lives, Soviet soldiers and sailors stabilized the front in the area of the river. Zapadnaya Litsa, repelling two enemy attacks on Murmansk. To resume the offensive on the ice-free port, the Germans urgently

From the explanatory note to the project of modernization of the captured cruiser "Invincible" (formerly "Zamvolt"): … the dismantling of obsolete weapons will free up 3500 cubic meters of space under the deck of the ship. Instead of vertical missile silos and rail-mounted electromagnetic cannons, the Invincible's weaponry

The Kometa anti-ship missile was VERY large, and the Krasny Kavkaz cruiser was small, worn out and, to put it mildly, not young. The Krasny Kavkaz guards cruiser (formerly Admiral Lazarev) was laid down on October 18, 1913 and stood unfinished 14 years old, was commissioned already under Soviet rule

The high-precision missile "Exocet" flies 300 meters per second, having a mass at the start of 600 kg, of which 165 is in the warhead. The projectile speed of a 15-inch cannon at a distance of 9000 meters reached 570 m / s, and the mass was exactly equal to its mass at the moment of the shot. 879 kilograms Bullet is a fool

The fighter was misdiagnosed. Contrary to the verdicts of false doctors, the fighter is young, strong and perfectly healthy. Does not fly! Guided by unknown considerations about the beauty and correct layout of the fighter, the venerable public has long passed the F-35 a death sentence. Eagerly quoting opinions

Where the sky merges with the sea, Reflecting a lilac sunset, Suddenly a white sail appeared Above a beautiful slender frigate The high capabilities of Project 22350 were achieved thanks to its perfect fire controls. Radars, BIUS and active missile homing heads - this is the main trump card and the most important

The results of nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll were exaggerated in order to preserve the environment of nuclear weapons as an all-destructive agent. In fact, the newest superweapon turned out to be a "paper tiger". The victims of the first explosion of "Able" were only 5 of the 77 ships put under attack - only those who were in

Rome. Airspace denied. Madrid. We intend to act within the framework of the established international legislation. Airspace denied Paris. The French government is extremely concerned about the current situation and intends to

Soon after the advent of nuclear weapons, the military was tempted to experience their devastating effects on warships. By October 1945, the United States had developed a plan for the nuclear bombing of the squadron. The main task of the operation, which later became known as Crossroads (Operation Crossroads)

The list did not include "The most victorious ship?" This question will baffle even those who sit for days on end at military history forums and stir up libraries of thematic literature. Modern sailors have not heard about him, not a single film has been made about him and no books have been written. Most

The teacher gave me a twig and said, "Break it!" And I broke. Then he gave me a broom of twigs. And I couldn't break it. Then he gave me a plate. And I broke it. Then he gave me a stack of plates. And I broke them. Then the teacher said: “Well, you are a dunce. Now we have only a broom of the whole things. " (Ancient

Clarence Johnson! You are a witness in the case of bribing officials of the German Federal Ministry of Defense in order to adopt the Starfighter into service with the Luftwaffe. In your testimony, you can only rely on what you yourself have seen and know from your own experience, and

Russia's defense potential is now no more than 6% of the level of the USSR- W. Fottingen, Pentagon The bold statements of American analysts 10 years ago, supported by colorful pictures of cut planes and missiles, testified at that time about the complete decline of the Russian Armed Forces

The commander of the same cruiser, beaten and thrown out of Soviet territorial waters (incident off the Crimean coast, 1988), was not dismissed, but on the contrary, went on a promotion, taking command of an aircraft carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier Saratoga. Nothing good of