WWII Bayonets, 03's and USMC Snipers

[geberl]

Jim,

From what I had read and been told, I knew the Marines started out with 1903's and then changed over to the Garands but like youself have been somewhat surprised by the photos I've seen. Since I've been over here in the Pacific I had planned some island hopping of my own, leave permitting, to see some of the islands. Not sure know how many photos I've seen of Pacific island actions but it seems there were alot of marines carrying carbines, garands, thompsons, and other smgs. Definately not what I'd expected, but haven't really been researching the subject indepth either.

Gabriel

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[JGaynor]

Jim since one good pic deserves another i thought you might like these. From a 1943 TM.

Jim