The M1 Carbine was produced in more numbers than any other US small arm in World War II (1939-1945). In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine or light rifle to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun 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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1849086192
ISBN13:9781849086196
Release Date:November 2011
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.2" x 9.7"
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