Journal 6 Cam Anello

There were many weapons used in the Sierra Leone civil war but the most common weapons were the most dangerous and interesting. The most popular or common weapon used in this war is without a doubt the AK-47. This weapon was used so much because of it’s automatic fire and how easy they were to obtain from other countries. In Loz Blain’s Article, “Inventions That Changed The World: Mikhail Kalashnikov’s AK-47” It states that the AK-47 was invented to protect Russia from Germany in World War 2. Pros to this weapon were how light it was with its automatic fire. Another pro was that it can withstand any climate with how durable it is. Some cons for this weapon was how heavy the ammo was. As we read in the book where Sheku and Josiah couldn’t hold the gun due to the weight.

The next common weapon used was the RPG or the Rocket propelled grenade. The main use for this weapon was to clear out larger bases or villages at a safe distance. The weapon would rest o ]n your shoulder to stabilize and had a trigger to fire the rocket like a regular gun. The pros for this weapon were how easily they took out enemies and vehicles. Also the RPG was very low cost and simple use and how widely produced it is made it easy to obtain and learn how to use. The cons for this weapon are how unbalanced it is and it was of course very explosive.

The last common weapon used is the G3. The G3 is another another automatic rifle like the AK-47. The G3 was also created in the World War in 1950. The G3 is a heavy weapon with even heavier ammo and heavier than the AK-47. Even though this weapon suffers from its weight, it is incredibly accurate and built very well. Unlike other rifles, the G3 is very compact and easier to handle than the AK-47 which is why they are so commonly used. Each of these weapons are effective in there own way and are still being used in wars like the Sierra Leone Civil War.
Best Source: https://newatlas.com/kalashnikov-ak-47/12306/

AK-47(Top) RPG(Middle) G3(Bottom)