I'm really fascinated by Mr. Garand, but have not been able to find any sort of detailed and comprehensive biography about him.
Is there such a book? I've got most of the major works on the M1 Garand, with the exception of Hatcher's "Book of the Garand" but I was just wondering if anyone has ever published a book on Mr. Garand himself.
Thanks for any information you can supply.
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Well, any book on the Garand rifle will have a version of his biography. The basic facts will be the same, but vary in quality and detail.
Canadian-born, moved in New England (like tens of thousands of others), found a job at Springfield, worked forever to perfect his rifle. Overrated as a designer in my opinion.
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
A friend just sent me this link....it features Mr. Garand describing his work and the history of the firearms made at the Springfield Armory, Mr. Garand's remarks begin at around 6 minutes into the video.
Garand, with the exception of Hatcher's "Book of the Garand" but I was just wondering if anyone has ever published a book on Mr. Garand himself.
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