M1 Carbine wasn't used in front line battle?
A post on a local board claimed that the M1 carbine wasn't really used it battle, that it was issued to "cooks" and others that rarely saw battle. I didn't even know how to respond that that claim as I've seen the M1 Carbine in historic battle photos as much if not more than any other rifle. The poster claimed that the movies were more responsible for it's reputation than the real facts.
Is there even a shred of truth to this? Were carbines at all held back for non combat positions? I doubt it, but was wondering what the experts say.
Bob