Yisrael Galil

Yisrael Galil (Blashnikov) (1923–March 9, 1995), is best known for inventing the Galil assault rifle. He also helped create the Uzi submachine gun. He was known in the military by the nickname 'Father of the Rifle'.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1923
Birth nameYisrael Galili
Birth place
Mandatory Palestine , Palestine
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1995
Place of death
Giv'atayim , Israel

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