About this episode

This episode explores the history and impact of the AK-47 as a significant weapon in global conflicts.

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Topics covered

• AK-47
• Kalashnikov rifles
• gun culture
• global influence
• history of weapons

Keywords

• AK-47
• Kalashnikov
• gun history
• weapon design
• global influence

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amnesty Int'l

Books & works: AK-47: The Story of the People's Gun, AK-47, ANALYZING THE EVOLUTION AND IMPACT OF KALASHNIKOV RIFLES: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE

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