The guns of Iwo Jima...

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A group of living historians and veterans of Iwo Jima assembled together to remember the sacrifice and service of those who fought the closing battle of World War II in 2005 sixty years after the war. Jeff Hunt, Curator of Collections and Director of Living History for the Museum of the Pacific War gave credit to al the volunteers who spent months hand-clearing the hillside, building fortifications and setting up fences and roads for the spectators to watch in safety.

History, Military aspects, Military history, Battle of Iwo Jima, 1945, Japan (World War II), Iwo Jima

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Howa Model 1500 JRS Classic rifle

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Howa Machinery, Ltd., of Japan, and Legacy Sports Int'l of Alexandria, Va., in consultation with Jon R. Sundra, developed the Howa line of Model 1500 JRS Classic hunting rifles. These rifles combine quality, durability and features with superb handling, outstanding balance and excellent ergonomics.

Plastics Products Equipment, Plastics and Rubber Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Special industry machinery, not elsewhere classified, Paper Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Paper industries machinery, Paper Industry Machinery, Woodworking machinery, Wood Products Machinery, Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery industry, Hunting rifles, Howa Machinery Ltd.

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XM8: The Army's new rifle?

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Heckler and Koch has developed XM8 rifle where the configuration is tapped by an insight technology optical sight that is also an infrared illuminator. The XM8 uses a tappet rod gas system as opposed to the direct impingement design of the M16/AR-15-series.

Germany, Facilities & equipment, Small arms, Small arms ammunition, Armed Forces, Equipment and supplies, Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade, Heckler und Koch GmbH, XM8 (Rifle)

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