17-8-25 Garand Picture of the Day

[browningautorifle]

20 days in straight combat, living in the ground. A real test of men and equipment durability. I'd love to see what a new M1 rifle would look like after that particular episode.

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[Mark in Rochester]

I'd love to see what a new M1 rifle would look like after that particular episode.

here you go



On 13 October the 164th Infantry, the first Army unit on Guadalcanal, came ashore to reinforce the marines

Guadalcanal campaign 7 August 1942 – 9 February 1943 (6 months and 2 days)