Tales of the Gun

S1 E191998

U.S. Guns of World War II

Episode Synopsis

Examined: various types of guns used by GIs in WWII, including one that could locate targets in the dark, and durable handheld guns that had been designed years before. Hosted by Gerald McRaney.

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