Every soldier wants maximum firepower. Firepower is something that can make the difference between life and death in a battle. It's even better if the firepower is readily portable, so a single ...

Developed in the early 1960s, the M79 grenade launcher saw use in the Vietnam War – and for those who carried the weapon, it was either instant love or lasting hatred. The weapon was simple to use.

UPDATE: Officials from PEO Soldier told me the designation had changed to the M320-- even though Army publications and photo captions have it listed as the XM320. So I went ahead and changed it in ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: During the Vietnam War, the weapon was typically used by U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Marines at targets from 150 to 300 yards away, and it also proved effective ...