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ISBN
9781849086196
EAN
9781849086196
Book Title
M1 Carbine
Item Length
9.7in
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Year
2011
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.2in
Author
Leroy Thompson
Genre
History
Topic
Military / Weapons
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz
Number of Pages
80 Pages

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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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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1849086192
ISBN-13
9781849086196
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Book Title
M1 Carbine
Author
Leroy Thompson
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / Weapons
Publication Year
2011
Genre
History
Number of Pages
80 Pages

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Item Length
9.7in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz

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Series Volume Number
13
Lc Classification Number
Ud395.M17
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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, "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, Modeling Madness
Illustrated by
Gilliland, Alan, Dennis, Peter
Copyright Date
2011
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
355.82425
Series
Weapon Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by gunnyhooch
    Feb 04, 2012

    Basic, Average information of the M1 Carbine

    As a collector of Military including the M1 Carbine for over 20 years and extensive study of the M1 Carbine I found that this book by Leroy Thompson "The M1 Carbine" to be a nice addition to a collectors library. Though its a new release and is mainly just a basic 80 page book that covers the M1 Carbine in general and can give the reader a little more insight about the M1 Carbine. It is NOT a extensive examination of the M1 Carbine, so if your looking to breakdown the carbine and study each part markings and history and identification I do not recommend this book. There are a few excellent in-dept books out that go well beyond this book in detail, study, assembly & disassembly, history and so forth available for the serious collector. This is a good book to add to your M1 Carbine ...

  • by sergeant63128
    Sep 28, 2017

    Nice Book

    Very nice and informative little book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by robm60
    Jan 11, 2024

    Good shape.

    In good shape. Wanted more history of M1 Carbine.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillexpress

  • by roblang
    Aug 28, 2020

    Superb content for the military enthusiast.

    Excellent AAA

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by doysneck
    Mar 08, 2012

    Great reference book loaded with photos and information.

    Dad served in the Army in the late 1950's and trained with the M1 Carbine. This book has a lot of photos and covers much of the history of this little service rifle. Very interesting and a nice gift for anyone who served and carried a M1 Carbine.

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