The M1 Garand

Thompson. Filled with archival images this volume examines the origins design development and performance of the M1 Garand - the first semi-automatic rifle in general issue to any army and the weapon that Gen. George Patton called the greatest implement of battle ever devised - from its introduction as the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936 through its use in World War II and its retirement in 1965. 80 pages B&W photographs throughout 7¼x 9¾ softcover.