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The M1 Carbine
Leroy Thompson
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Description for The M1 Carbine
Paperback. "The M1 Carbine". Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Weapon. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: HBW; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 262.
In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle. The development of this new weapon was given an added impetus by Germany's successful use of airborne and glider troops early on in World War II. This caused a fear amongst US officers that troops normally considered 'behind the lines' personnel might have to fight elite German troops and would therefore require a more effective weapon than their standard ... Read more
In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle. The development of this new weapon was given an added impetus by Germany's successful use of airborne and glider troops early on in World War II. This caused a fear amongst US officers that troops normally considered 'behind the lines' personnel might have to fight elite German troops and would therefore require a more effective weapon than their standard ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
Series
Weapon
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849086196
SKU
V9781849086196
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Leroy Thompson
Leroy Thompson trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had 38 books published and more recent titles include The Hostage Rescue Manual, The Counterinsurgency Manual and Secret Techniques of the Elite Forces. He has also had various firearms books published including Great Combat Handguns, ... Read more
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