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- ISBN 9781849086196
- Weight: 261g
- Dimensions: 184 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 20 Nov 2011
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun 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. Eventually numerous manufacturers would combine to produce over six million M1 Carbines before the end of the war.
This book charts the complete story of the weapon, from its design, to its operational history and its impact upon warfare.
Leroy Thompson trained and advised military and police special operations units around the world, focusing especially on the tactical use of firearms. He is the author of more than 50 books, including several for Osprey.
Alan Gilliland is a writer, illustrator and publisher who has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles.
Peter Dennis studied Illustration at Liverpool Art College and has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.
