A telling article was published in the February AR re the effectiveness of the M1icon Carbine v M1 Garand in Korea - specifically in the extreme cold at the Chosin Reservoir. I have no rock solid opinion either way on this issue but the article quotes a U. S. Marine Assaultman (3.5" rockets) saying that, in his opinion, the carbine was pretty much worthless in combat at the Chosin Reservoir. This flies in the face of many 'expert' opinions, but the difference between the 'experts' and the old Marine is that the Marine was there. One testimony does not resolve any issue but I think it deserves serious consideration. A pretty good article well worth reading. JMHO
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