Bofors

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Bofors was a Swedish manufacturer known for its 40mm anti-aircraft gun used extensively during World War II. The Bofors gun became a standard weapon for Allied forces, known for its accuracy and rate of fire. It played a vital role in air defense on land, at sea, and in the air.

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Posted March 28, 2025 (updated April 21, 2025) by Patrick

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Posted March 26, 2025 (updated March 26, 2025) by Pascal

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Posted January 29, 2022 (updated March 26, 2025) by Patrick

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Posted January 18, 2022 (updated April 29, 2025) by Pascal

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The coastal batteries on Hel were about the strongest on Polish soil at the start of the Second …

Posted December 22, 2020 (updated April 29, 2025) by Patrick