Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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