Leroy Thompson
The M1 Carbine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849086196
- author:
- Leroy Thompson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 0.7 x 24.8 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The M1 Carbine: A Revolutionary Design for War. In 1938, the US Chief of Infantry requested a new carbine design to be used by troops not requiring the power of the standard M1 Garand rifle. This led to the development of the M1 Carbine, a brand-new design chambering a new cartridge. The resulting weapon was intended to provide a more effective alternative for "behind the lines" personnel who might face elite German troops. The M1 Carbine saw service in every theater and with all US service arms, as well as American and Allied special units such as the OSS, Merrill's Marauders, the SAS, and the SBS. Its production was a significant undertaking, with numerous manufacturers combining to produce over six million units before the end of World War II. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the M1 Carbine, exploring its design, development, and service history in detail.
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