[PzLdr]

The M-1 Garand. One of only two infantry weapons [if you include the M-2 .50 cal. heavy machinegun] we had that was superior to a German counterpart [and after the debut of the Stg. 44, only in quantity].

[Homer_J_Simpson]

A small "invading force" was driven into Long Island Sound just before noon today as the result of five hours of "concentrated artillery fire" from the 75-millimeter guns of the 104th Field Artillery, New York National Guare, supporting a theoretical infantry brigade at Camp Upton.

I hear the Germans had entire theoretical divisions late in the war, which Hitler personally directed in the final defense of the Fatherland.

The reason why no concentrated fire was directed at the enemy was because so many hunters were in the field. Although warning had been given for them to stay clear of the reservtion many failed to heed the posted signs.

A little incoming will liven up your deer hunt.

[C19fan]

Noticed the Garand demonstration in the article too. Curious as your opinion regarding the submachine guns? How did the Thompson compare to the Nazi guns?

[henkster]

My dad had a Garand (my brother has it now). Very rugged, really designed to take abuse and keep going. The semi-automatic feature and high-powered 30-06 ammo made it a formidable weapon. Only drawback was reloading; had to get the thumb out of the way before the breech closed, or you’d get “M1 thumb.” Scared the heck out of me when I was 12.