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Laughing Ukrainian Paratroopers Pump Makeshift Russian 'Bulletproof' Vests Full Of Lead - Zenger News
Body armor that protects from bullets seems to be standard issue now. When did that trend start? Why weren't soldiers in WW2 equipped with rudimentary metal plates or other forms of armor? -
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