Introduction Dummies and decoys are fake military equipment that are intended to deceive the enemy. Dummies and decoys are only one aspect of military deception. Refer to Rubber Duck. Examples During World War II, dummy airfields and even towns were used in England to divert German bombers from the real targets. At the Battle of… Read More
Introduction In the United States military, a rubber duck, “rubber ducky”, “Blue Gun”, or “Red Gun” is a non-functional training weapon that is fully or partially made of rubber or plastic. They are usually M16 rifles and are commonly used in basic training. Refer to Military Dummy. Purpose Trainees are issued rubber ducks to add… Read More
Introduction The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Calibre 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine. In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed… Read More
Introduction An escopetarra (Spanish: [eskopeˈtara]) is a guitar made from a modified gun, used as a peace symbol. The name is a portmanteau of the Spanish words escopeta (shotgun) and guitarra (guitar). Brief History The escopetarra was invented by Colombian peace activist César López in 2003 at a gathering after the El Nogal Club bombing… Read More
Introduction The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova (Russian: Автомат Калашникова, lit. ‘Kalashnikov’s automatic [rifle]’; also known as the Kalashnikov or just AK), is a gas-operated assault rifle that is chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge. Developed in the Soviet Union by Russian small-arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, it is the originating firearm of the Kalashnikov… Read More
Introduction Whilst doing some research for something else, I came across the following question: Why is Germany allowed to have an army while Japan isn’t? I found the question amusing as both Germany (both as East and West, and then unified) and Japan have armies, and have done so for several decades. Background During World… Read More
Introduction Cyberspace holds the world captive, encompassing everything from personal messages and military dispatches to critical infrastructure and everyday devices. It extends to power grids, hospitals, transportation systems, and even home appliances. In today’s interconnected world, cyber-attacks pose one of the greatest global threats. This can include everything from the devastating consequences of hacking for… Read More
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