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M1 Garand at Dieppe


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American Rifleman, April issue.

 

Page 69 has an article about the 1st Ranger Battalion landing with the Canadian Commandos in August 1942

in Operation Jubilee.  

 

The article also  mentions the M1's use beginning in December 1941, with the defense of the Philippines. 

I was not aware that the M1 was issued prior to August 1942, but apparently it was. 

 

Anyway, I found it to be an interesting, short read. 

 

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The M1 was adopted as the standard battle rifle in 1936. The first Garands were issued in 1938. I believe the Philippine Scouts were armed with M1s. Mostly gas traps.

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