Matthew Ford's Weapon of Choice examines the procurement culture behind modern Western small arms. It asks why armed forces buy the rifles and pistols they do, with military culture shaping the decision. The book is demanding and suits readers seeking institutional analysis more than a light general history. Its payoff is a clearer view of how procurement culture shapes adopted equipment.
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Why militaries choose particular small arms
Weapon of Choice examines the institutional reasons Western militaries buy particular rifles and pistols.