OK, I've spent a good deal of time reading up on the history of the development of the Garand and...here is my question.

Why was the United Statesicon the only country involved in WWII that embraced the use of a semi-automatic rifle as its main battle rifle when every other nation in WW II used a bolt-action five-round rifle?

It seems like a "no brainer" that the choice to go with an eight round semi-auto would result in fire superiority, so...

Why were we the only ones to go this route?

Just curious.

Your thoughts?
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