The combat rifleman's firepower has steadily expanded since early last century and his role is as valuable as ever. The assault fifle, keeping pace with technology, remains vital to infantrymen, commandos, and guerrillas alike. Discover how the modern assault rifle was developed from the pioneering automatic rifles of World War II. Witness the rifleman in action, from World War I to the jungles of Vietnam, and see how the modern infantryman can deploy greater firepower than any of their predecessors.
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