Download or read book AK47 written by Michael Hodges and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Kalashnikov created the AK's distinctive silhouette. The gun has been at the centre of conflicts across the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Using testimonies of people who have experienced the gun at first-hand, this work provides an account of how the AK47 became an icon as one of the recognisable brands in the world.