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2 days agoInfantry Weapons That Changed Battlefield Tactics for Unexpected Reasons
Infantry tactics often changed as soldiers adapted to unreliable, dangerous, or awkward weapons rather than due to superior equipment.
Marines deploy with a variety of weapons, but only a handful consistently earn their confidence in real-world conditions. From salty sea air aboard ship to sand-filled valleys in the Middle East, these systems have to work every single time. The weapons Marines actually prefer are the ones that prove reliable under stress, accurate when it matters, and durable enough to survive the toughest environments on Earth. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the weapons that Marines prefer on deployment.
Every military has weapons that looked unbeatable in brochures but fell apart the moment they reached the field. These guns were hyped as cutting-edge, reliable, or downright revolutionary, until soldiers actually used them. From fragile rifles to jam-prone machine guns, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the firearms that never lived up to their reputations. To identify the overhyped guns that soldiers actually hate, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources.