Jon Engelsman on Twitter: "The Davy Crockett used a recoilless rifle to launch its nuclear projectile (hopefully far away). But it had to be light enough to be carried and strong enough
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The M28/M29 Davy Crockett Nuclear Weapon System – The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army
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The M28/M29 Davy Crockett Nuclear Weapon System – The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army
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The M28/M29 Davy Crockett Nuclear Weapon System – The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army
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