Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine (S01E07)
S01E07
In the wake of World War II, American troops faced a new challenge in the Vietnam Conflict, necessitating a modern weapon. The M14, a robust but cumbersome rifle, was quickly overshadowed by its limitations in the field. It was replaced by the M16, a lightweight .223 caliber rifle that initially faced skepticism, being likened to a "Mattel toy." Despite early shortcomings, including a lack of maintenance guidance, the A1 model began to demonstrate its effectiveness. The episode also explores the evolution to the A2 version and the contemporary M4 carbine, alongside notable weapons such as the M60, M249, M79 grenade launcher, and M203. Additionally, the segment delves into the origins and widespread use of the AK-47.
Show
Guns: The Evolution of Firearms
Episode
S01E07
Air Date
Jan 22, 2013
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
The Beginning (1)
S01E01
From the invention of Gunpowder to the American Rifle
S01E02
The Beginning (2)
S01E02
From the Flintlock to the Percussion cap
S01E03
The Weapons of the Civil War
S01E03
The Beginning (3)
S01E04
Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West
S01E04
The Courage of Adam
S01E05
The Weapons of World War 1
S01E05
Sky War
S01E06
The Weapons of World War 2
S01E06
The Deep End
S01E07
Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine
S01E07
Lessons
S01E08
Siren's Song
S01E09
The Ties That Bind
S01E10
Dragon's Brood
S01E11
Turnabout
S01E12
Mekaneck's Lament
S01E13
Night of the Shadow Beasts
S01E14
Underworld
S01E15
The Mystery of Anwat Gar
S01E16
The Monster Within
S01E17
Roboto's Gambit
S01E18
Trust
S01E19
Orko's Garden
S01E20
Buzz-Off's Pride
S01E21
Snake Pit
S01E22
The Island
S01E23
The Sweet Smell of Victory
S01E24
Separation
S01E25
The Council of Evil (1)
S01E26
The Council of Evil (2)