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The Walther PPK: How a German Pistol Shaped History
In this episode of The History of Germany: Kingdoms, War, and Rebuilding Europe, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising story behind one of the most iconic firearms in history: the Walther PPK. From its invention in 1929 by Carl Walther in Zella-Mehlis, this compact semi-automatic pistol became a cultural touchstone — carried by James Bond, used by Nazi officials, and favored by spies on both sides of the Cold War. They discuss how the PPK's innovative double-action trigger mechanism revolutionized personal defense, its role in the assassination of Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich, and how…
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