Videos tagged with Weapon of Choice

This video explores the history and legacy of the AK-47 rifle. It details the origin of its name, "Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947," and designer Mikhail Kalashnikov's motivation for its creation during WWII. The AK-47's widespread adoption by armies, rebels, and freedom fighters globally is highlighted, along with its status as the most produced assault rifle in history.

This video reviews 'Weapon of Choice' by Dr. Matthew Ford, a deep academic study of British military small arms procurement in the 20th century. While the cover suggests an action novel, the book delves into the complex interplay of politicians, officers, troops, and industry in weapon adoption, covering the SMLE, WWI developments, post-WWII NATO standardization debates (EM-2 vs. T65 cartridge), and later systems like the SA80 and FN Minimi. The review highlights the book's academic depth, which may require effort to digest but offers valuable historical insights.