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Russian
Infantry Weapons
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The order of the old world soon became enmeshed in the horror of
the Great War. It was an industrial war where the new
technologies of the machine gun met with obsolete tactical doctrines
causing the deaths of millions. The Russian Empire quickly
found itself unable to supply its vast army in the face of the
Central Powers. Here we have several weapons to display, some dating from far before the period. Newer weapons developed during this period are in the first column, while older weapons remaining in service are found in the second column. Each is accompanied by photographs, technical specifications, and a full description of the weapon. We have tried to focus of the history of each weapon's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat. The various types of ammunition used with each weapon are also listed and described. |
Rifles |
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Submachine Guns and Automatic Rifles | |
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Service Pistols | |
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Machine Guns | |
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Grenades | |
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Swords, Bayonets, and Fighting Knives | |
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