Ok, so we have talked about how the US military is constantly picking terrible guns and has in the passed. Im just interested about other militaries now. Include the US as well, just for kicks. But what has been the biggest mistake a military has made involving the distribution, manufacture or removal of a firearm.
I can think of a few.
1. Germany not creating enough STG44 (MP44) assault weapons
2. America, replacing the M14 with the M16A1
3. America replacing the Colt1911 with the M92 Beretta
4. England replacing the FN FAL and G3 with the L85/SA80
Those are just a few off the top of my head. Things to include would be causes of course, failed military victories due to the weapons and other such incidents. I just think it would make an interesting topic of conversation. Seeing is how the US Govt has been torn a new one time and time again because of the M16 etc.
I can think of a few.
1. Germany not creating enough STG44 (MP44) assault weapons
2. America, replacing the M14 with the M16A1
3. America replacing the Colt1911 with the M92 Beretta
4. England replacing the FN FAL and G3 with the L85/SA80
Those are just a few off the top of my head. Things to include would be causes of course, failed military victories due to the weapons and other such incidents. I just think it would make an interesting topic of conversation. Seeing is how the US Govt has been torn a new one time and time again because of the M16 etc.