The Nazi invaders had taken over her homeland, but 25-year-old Lyudmila Pavlichenko would not give them any peace. An innate ...
The Finnish Army was forced to recruit men from the humblest origins to stand up against the Soviet Union in times of need. However, Simo Häyha was no ordinary farmer. Growing up in the woods, Häyha ...
Snipers are a fascinating breed of soldier. They came into significant prominence during the Second World War, despite existing well before then. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at WW2’s ...
The Second World War saw plenty of makeshift weapons repurposed as marksman rifles. This was well before the time of dedicated sniper rifles, so it stands to reason that accurate rifles made for ...