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Q: What sniper of the Vietnam war had a rifle name after him?
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Is a m40 a submachinegun?

No its a sniper of the vietnam war


In what year was the M40 rifle introduced?

The M40 rifle was introduced in 1966. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps, or USMC. It is still being used. It was previously used in wars such as the Vietnam War and the Iraq War.


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The sniper rifle dates back to the American Civil War when Confederate troops mounted scopes on rifles and could kill the enemy from distances of up to 800 yards. From World War I and beyond, what we know as the sniper rifle today became common.


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Was a sniper used in the Civil War?

Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."


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What was the name of the major war in the 60s?

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