Mikhail Kalashnikov created the AK-47 to help the Soviets fight the Germans during World War II. The gun wasn't perfected in time to be used in the war, though it did go on to become the most-produced assault riffle ever - its production outnumbering the production of all other types of assault rifles combined. And thanks to its durability and ease-of-use, it became the favorite of mercenaries and revolutionaries around the world, not to mention also becoming a cultural icon - even making its way onto the flag of Mozambique, in honor of the role the Kalashnikov played in the country's war of liberation.While Mikhail Kalashnikov said he regrets that his creation became the weapon of choice for terrorists and drug dealers the world over, he says he does not feel guilty: "I constructed arms to defend my country."
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