The M1 Garand [Osprey Weapon 16]

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Название: The M1 Garand

Автор(ы): Leroy Thompson

Иллюстратор: Peter Dennis

Издательство: Osprey Publishing

Серия: Weapon 16

Год: 2012

ISBN: 1849086214

Страниц: 80

Язык: English

Формат: PDF (E-book)

Размер: 5 MB

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The M1 Garand gave US infantrymen a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General George S. Patton called the Garand, "The greatest battle implement ever devised." At a time when opposing forces were armed with bolt action rifles, US troops had a highly reliable self-loader. It was the US Army's principal infantry weapon in World War II, beloved of troops for its ability to withstand hard use and be ready when needed. In most battles the Garands speed of fire combined with the powerful .30-06 cartridge gave US troops a distinct advantage. The eight-round clips which were used to load the M1 Garand were, however, viewed with mixed emotions by the troops on the ground. Eight rounds was not much magazine capacity for a self-loading rifle, thus requiring frequent reloading in combat.