The French Model 1907/15 Berthier infantry rifle. Most of the African-American troops were issued the Model 1907/15 Berthier rifle, also chambered in 8 mm Lebel.

The 49/56 would have been fine weapon for World War II, but by the 1960s it was woefully outgunned by the AK-47. The AK was both lighter and used a much larger magazine than the French rifle.

The 49/56 would have been fine weapon for World War II, but by the 1960s it was woefully outgunned by the AK-47. The AK was both lighter and used a much larger magazine than the French rifle.

Simo Häyhä was one of the most famous soldiers to serve in World War II ... it was the standard infantry rifle for U.S. troops from 1903 until the mid-1930s when it began to be replaced by the ...