“A 6.8 caliber would be 6.8 inches in diameter.”
Sheesh! Don’t you know that’s to kill extra large enemy soldiers.
Seriously, later in the article it refers to it as 6.8mm.
I credit the journalist with this little error, as they are not among the brightest on earth.
I was referring to the quote in the opening sentence, which implies the general made the mistake.
But, reporters are well known for misquoting as well, so the reporter could have made the error.
I know I wouldn’t want to lug a 6.8 caliber rifle or ammunition, though! ;-P