The Netflix film, Siege of Jadotville, had some nice scenes with Irish soldiers using their FAL's in a dug-in position to fend off waves of attackers.
*Spoiler alert*
I wanted to ask if this movie might highlight some aspects of the grand ole 5.56 vs 7.62 debate.
From my limited knowledge, part of the argument for 7.62 is it gives you more knock down power farther out, which the Irish in the movie seemed to benefit from a great deal, with the open ground and their apprehension about allowing the attackers too close.
On the other hand, the 5.56 is lighter and allows you to carry twice as much ammo. And running out of ammo was a big part of the Irish surrender.
Do you think the Irish might have been better served with twice as much 5.56?