WWII Bayonets, 03's and USMC Snipers

USMC Sniper in 1944 on Saipan ... with rifle.

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Then there is the story of the Marine that dogged a newly arrived GI. When asked why, he replied,"The way your strutting around you're gonna get shot. When you do I will ahve your Garand". The combat Marines knew the value of the increased fire power the Garand provided.