The AK-47
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From Design to Icon: The Global Journey of the AK-47
This chapter traces the origins and evolution of the AK-47, from its Nazi German roots to its adoption by the Soviet military and global proliferation. It also examines the rifle's cultural significance, highlighting its role as a symbol of revolutionary movements and violence, with an estimated 100 million units in circulation worldwide.
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