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The M1 Carbine
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The M1 Carbine Paperback - 2011

by Leroy Thompson; Peter Dennis (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)

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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 use of airborne and glider troops early on in World War II. This caused a fear amongst US officers that troops normally considered "behind the lines" personnel might have to fight elite German troops and would therefore require a more effective weapon than their standard pistols. The resulting M1 Carbine was a not a shortened version of the standard service rifle but instead a brand-new design chambering a new cartridge. This new weapon would see service in every theater and with all US service arms as well as American and Allied special units including the OSS, Merrill's Marauders, the SAS and the SBS. Eventually numerous manufacturers would combine to produce over six million M1 Carbines before the end of the war. This new title provides an in-depth analysis on this crucial, trailblazing weapon.

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  • Title The M1 Carbine
  • Author Leroy Thompson; Peter Dennis (Illustrator); Alan Gilliland (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 80
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Publication date 2011-11-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781849086196 / 1849086192
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.66 x 7.24 x 0.24 in (24.54 x 18.39 x 0.61 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Firearms, M1 carbine - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2012371070
  • Dewey Decimal Code 355.820

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"Author Leroy Thompson tells us the story of the M1 Carbine from its inception to today's use... It all makes for another fine book and if you are interested in weapons, then this book would make a fine addition to your library." - Scott Van Aken, Modelling Madness

About the author

Leroy Thompson trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He has previously had 38 books published and more recent titles include The Hostage Rescue Manual, The Counterinsurgency Manual and Secret Techniques of the Elite Forces. He has also had various firearms books published including Great Combat Handguns, and appeared as a weapons expert on documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC.
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