Radio ABC: "For the past sixty years since General Kalashnikov created the AK-47, it has been the weapon of choice for revolutionaries, insurgents and special forces across the globe. It has become so ubiquitous, that its use in conflicts around the world has actually shaped the world we know today. This is the account of how a simple gun became an icon, ranking alongside Coca-Cola as one of the most recognisable brands in the world." Listen here
