This video explains why NATO adopted the 7.62x51mm cartridge. It details the technological advancements post-WWII, the desire for standardization within NATO, and the political considerations that led to the adoption of the .308 Winchester equivalent. The discussion covers the trade-offs between intermediate and full-power cartridges, the development of competing calibers like the .280 British, and the eventual compromise that favored the US-developed 7.62x51mm.
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