The FN FAL is more than a battle rifle — it shaped the identity, doctrine, and firepower of NATO for nearly half a century.
From the early Cold War to conflicts across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, the FAL became known as “The Right Arm of the Free World.”
This documentary explores:
• how the FN FAL was created after World War Two
• why NATO adopted the seven-point-six-two NATO cartridge
• how this rifle defined Western infantry tactics
• the FAL’s performance in Malaya, the Congo, the Middle East, Rhodesia, the Falklands, and beyond
• why more than ninety nations trusted this weapon
• why its legacy still matters today
If you enjoy deep-dive military history documentaries about the weapons that shaped modern warfare, you’re in the right place.
Credit to : Chronicles of Battle