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Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

Season 1 Episode 7: Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine

The next episode examines the progression of US military rifles from the M14 to the M16, tracing its transformation from a controversial "Mattel toy" to a reliable and effective weapon. Additionally, it delves into the creation and widespread adoption of other significant firearms, incl...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 From the Flintlock to the Percussion cap

2. From the Flintlock to the Percussion cap

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

Escalating tensions between colonists and British Parliament lead to stockpil...

Episode 3 The Weapons of the Civil War

3. The Weapons of the Civil War

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode delves into the pivotal impact of firearms on the outcome of...

Episode 4 Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West

4. Post Civil War Weapons and the winning of the West

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the development of firearms, featuring the 1873 "tr...

Episode 5 The Weapons of World War 1

5. The Weapons of World War 1

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the arsenal of World War I, showcasing a diverse ar...

Episode 6 The Weapons of World War 2

6. The Weapons of World War 2

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode explores the development and deployment of firearms in the y...

Episode 7 Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine

7. Post World War 2 to Today…From the M-14 to the M4 Carbine

Aired: Jan 22, 2013

The next episode examines the progression of US military rifles from the M14 ...

Creators

Baron Blakley

Baron BlakleyCreator

Info about Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

Genres:War, Documentary, Action, History, Biography