11-329 Garand Picture of the Day

[Snafu]

Found amongst numerous photographs of American soldiers during the Battle for the Ardennes...no further information provided.

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[Amsdorf]

That's a great pic!

[theholeinthedonut]

This pic is also on the front cover of Tom Laemlein's "US Small Arms in World War II".

[Mark in Rochester]

Tom is from Rochester - good guy -

[Thaine]

Pretty serious firepower there. BAR, M3 with mags taped together for quick reload and 2 M1s plus at least one fragmentation grenade I can see. I woldn't want to assult their pile of rubble!

[Sarge1998]

Somewhere this past year I recall someone posting a range report showing the differences in point-of-impact when an M1 is centered on the X ring while a 16", 10", 8" and without a bayonet. It was interesting how far you had to adjust with the heavier (longer) bayonet. I tried to search for the posting but I'm not having any luck trying.