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Paul Huard

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Freelance journalist and military historian. Covered the military and government for daily newspapers in California and Oregon. Areas of expertise: American military history, Russia and the Soviet Union, the Cold War, and military small arms.

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This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis

The Maxim Gun’s devastating firepower changed warfare forever

This “right arm of the free world” killed Commies and other Cold War-era scumbags

This “right arm of the free world” killed Commies and other Cold War-era scumbags

Why the M-60 ‘Pig’ remains one of the best US machine guns ever

Why the M-60 ‘Pig’ remains one of the best US machine guns ever

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots are practicing combat knife techniques outdoors on a gravel surface. They are in a forward stance, holding knives in one hand and making defensive or striking motions. The sky is clear with some clouds, and there is an instructor standing on a platform to the right, overseeing the training.

This is the most revered dagger in military history

The Tommy Gun lived up to its original name: The Annihilator

The Tommy Gun lived up to its original name: The Annihilator

This Aussie submachine gun looked whacky but it worked

This Aussie submachine gun looked whacky but it worked

This is the deadliest machine gun in military history

This is the deadliest machine gun in military history

The M3 “Grease Gun” was designed to save money and kill Nazis

The M3 “Grease Gun” was designed to save money and kill Nazis

This popular battle rifle was actually designed to arm clerks and cooks

The M79 isn’t perfect, but we love it anyway

The M79 isn’t perfect, but we love it anyway

The first time the US tested an EMP weapon was a doozy

The first time the US tested an EMP weapon was a doozy

Whether it’s used in space or in Afghanistan, the Makarov pistol is out of this world

Whether it’s used in space or in Afghanistan, the Makarov pistol is out of this world

Sixty years ago the world got its first look at an AK-47

Sixty years ago the world got its first look at an AK-47

This artist shows combat through a fighting man’s eyes

This artist shows combat through a fighting man’s eyes

This D-Day transport still flies like it was 1944

This D-Day transport still flies like it was 1944

Can Russia make its missiles invisible?

Here’s why Russia’s humongous new missile is worth worrying about

Here’s why Russia’s humongous new missile is worth worrying about

This why a soldier’s chow came in a can back in the day

This why a soldier’s chow came in a can back in the day

This is Hollywood’s favorite machine gun for killing zombies and bad guys

This is Hollywood’s favorite machine gun for killing zombies and bad guys

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