At first glance, the M1 Carbine and M1 Garand seem like they could be brothers. Both rifles were iconic during World War II, used by American soldiers, and share the “M1” designation. For a new ...

The best battle implement ever devised.” This oft-repeated praise from Gen. George S. Patton summed up his feelings about the “U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30, M1.” Popularly known as the “Garand” after its ...

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In January 1945, just months before Germany's unconditional surrender in World War Two, George S. Patton famously declared the M1 Garand as "the greatest battle implement ever devised." The accolade ...

SPRINGFIELD – In 1936, the United States Army enlisted the help of the Springfield Armory's Garand M1 rifle - a decision that would go on to help win World War II. To commemorate the 80th anniversary ...

The M1 Garand service rifle was one of the outstanding American weapons of the twentieth century. Simple, sturdy, and well designed for its time, the Garand gave U.S. Army soldiers and Marines far ...

As the war progressed Germany developed new and improved firearms, including its MG42 machine gun and the world’s first “assault rifle,” the StG44. The German military even developed a special ...