When the M16 first arrived in Vietnam, politicians called it a "self-cleaning" wonder weapon. But in the mud and rain of the jungle, it became a Grunt's worst nightmare. Did the military send our guys into the bush with a broken rifle? If you were in-country during the early years, which weapon would you have rather carried: the M16 or a captured AK-47? Sound off below! 👇 #VietnamWar #M16 #AK47 #VietnamVeterans #CombatVeterans #MilitaryHistory #USMC #USArmy #VietnamVet | Katath Cinema History