15-274 Garand Picture of The Day

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The first moments on Saipan. 2nd Marine Division, June 15, 1944.

I wonder how long after capturing that sword did it take for the young squaddie on the right to stab himself in the leg with it being stuck in his belt the way it was.

I could think of more important things than commandeering a sword something like staying alive, imagine jumping into a foxhole with a few other guys and cutting them up let alone stabbing yourself!

is that a recoil pad on the but of that rifle?

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Originally Posted by SA M1Dom

recoil pad

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Nope, just dipped in sand.