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Which country was the first to use military night vision devices?

Russia

122

USA

406

Germany

261

China

81

The first military night vision devices were introduced by the German Army as early as 1939. By the end of World War II, approximately 50-60 Panthers had been equipped with the infrared night-vision devices; also the "Vampir" man-portable system for infantry was used.

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