Why the FN FAL Disappeared from the Battlefield | The Fall of the “Right Arm of the Free World”

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Once one of the most widely used battle rifles in the world, the FN FAL earned the nickname “The Right Arm of the Free World” for a reason. Chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO and adopted by over 90 countries, the FAL dominated Cold War battlefields for decades.

So what happened? Why did this iconic rifle fade away from military service?

In this video, we dive into:

- The design and features that made the FN FAL a legend
- How it became the standard rifle for NATO and allied forces
- Its performance in real conflicts and where it struggled
- The evolution of infantry combat and the shift toward lighter, modular rifles
- Why modern armies phased it out and what replaced it

Whether you're a firearms enthusiast or just love military history, this video breaks down the rise and fall of one of the most iconic rifles of the 20th century.

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