The Era of Reconstruction
Weapons Systems
(1946-1959)

The post war period was a time of modernization.  Many new weapons were developed in the fifteen years following the Great Patriotic War, and in this section we intent to show you as many as we can.  We have several weapons of the post war period to display. Each accompanied by photographs, technical specifications, and a full description. We have tried to focus of the history of each weapon's development, its capabilities and limitations, and where they have been used in combat. The various types of ammunition that each weapon used are also listed and described.

Firearms, Rockets, and other Weapons

New Service Weapons

Other Service Weapons

 

   

Swords, Bayonets, and Fighting Knives

Weapons Developed

Weapons in Service

   

Earlier Period
Weapons

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The Era of Reconstruction

Later Period
Weapons