FN FAL Battle Rifle

Of all the infantry small arms developed during World War II, one that generated the most interest was the German ''assault rifle'', the StG 44 Sturmgewehr. This innovative weapon inspired the Soviet AK-47 in 7.62x39mm calibre. In the West, the NATO countries looked hard at new weapons to upgrade their own infantry arsenals and counter the AK-47, resulting in the design of the Fusil Automatique Lé...