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The reenactment, which was first done in 2014, is described as an “amazing battle with cannons roaring, horses galloping, and the clash of arms.”

The post Over 800 actors to reenact the Battle of Brandywine for 240th anniversary appeared first on Guns.com.

The historic capital ship is looking for some parts for one of their WWII-vintage anti-aircraft guns to complete their display.

The post Battleship New Jersey museum scouring the globe to complete their 20mm cannon appeared first on Guns.com.

The Diaz account is the best history book that I have read. It has all the advantage of a first person account and reads like a well written adventure.

The post Review of “The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico” by Bernal Diaz appeared first on AmmoLand.com.

If you have a problem with low-flying German Messerschmitts or Japanese Zeroes, Rock Island Auction Company may have just what you are looking for in a pair of naval AAA mounts.

The post Looking for some antiaircraft guns for your boat? Gotcha covered (PHOTOS) appeared first on Guns.com.

The bottom of the Detroit River has revealed many a rusted treasure over the years, as police divers have found numerous historical artifacts buried beneath the mud.

The post Guns, cannons and cars discovered at the bottom of Detroit River appeared first on Guns.com.

Charleston, South Carolina's historic Fort Sumter, famous for its role in the Civil War, received an influx of $200,000 to restore 11 vintage Parrot rifles.

The post Fort Sumter cannon saved by anonymous donor appeared first on Guns.com.

Although they have been submerged for more than 150 years, because they have been in fresh rather than salt water they are near perfectly preserved.

The post Civil War cannons removed from SC river (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

Remember as a kid when you'd play 'rock, paper, scissors' and then some Smart aleck would end the game by throwing a 'nuclear bomb!'? Well that's what the US Army did with the M65 artillery piece—better known as "Atomic Annie".

The post The US Army’s Nuclear Cannon: Atomic Annie (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

Machine-guns and Cannons at the Red Jacket Firearms Birthday Bash, CZ2008 Sporter and Perfect your Drawstroke...

The post NEW SOTG TV: Machine Guns, Cannons at RJF Bday Bash, CZ2008 Sporter & A Perfect Drawstroke appeared first on AmmoLand.com.

About a third of all Japanese aircraft shot down during WWII met their demise courtesy of the German designed, Swiss perfected, American built 20mm Oerlikon AAA cannon, but what is perhaps more amazing is that there are still a few floating around in the states, transferable and ready for home defense.

The post The Oerlikon Cannon: The legendary 20mm Kamikaze killer appeared first on Guns.com.

For the past four decades every time the US has needed to deal insane firepower from above, the AC-130 Specter gunships has been waiting patiently to answer the call. We even caught sight of one in the new action flick, 'Olympus has Fallen'.

The post The AC-130 Specter Gunship: The flying first lady (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

Putting up a modest reward to recover a stolen 18th century cannon might seem like a shot in the dark, but it worked for Monroe resident Matthew Switlik...

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