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Bringing Grandpa’s WWII M1 Garand Back to Life

The M1 Garand is one of the most iconic rifles of World War II, carried by countless American soldiers across Europe and the Pacific. In this video, a historian brings his grandfather’s original M1 ...
Outdoor Life

The M1 Garand, the Greatest Generation’s Service Rifle

With nearly 20 years of active infantry service and accredited by General George S. Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M1 Garand is one of the most notable service rifles in ...
The National Interest

What Was the Best U.S. Army Rifle in History? Meet the M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was named for her inventor, John Cantius Garand, who was born in Quebec, Canada, but moved to the United States along with his father and eleven siblings after their mother passed away ...
National Interest on MSN

The M1 Garand Was Truly Iconic, But Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The historical significance of the M1 Garand can't be overstated. It was the first semi-automatic military rifle to be ...
Yahoo

The M1 Carbine: The Most Prolific American Small Arm of World War Two

The M1 Carbine is one of the most recognizable and long-serving military firearms in the world. Though many consider it to be the anemic kid brother of the legendary M1 Garand, the carbine has its own ...