How Much Did Rifles Cost in WW2?
June 28, 2026
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as posted by the channelHow much did it cost governments in WW2 to provide a soldier with a rifle? In this video, we look at five Allied and Axis nations in 1945 and find out how much rifles cost to manufacture in 1945 and how much that price equates to today, adjusted for inflation.
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a wellknown British historian, the author of 22 nonfiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at
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