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The Legendary AK-47 Kalashnikov

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The AK-47 might well be the most widespread, recognisable and deadly weapon on earth. First used by the Soviet army in 1949, the AK still dominates modern warfare. To see what inspired Mikhail Kalashnikov’s hugely successful and iconic brainchild and how it was originated, tune in for the full film.

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