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The M1 Garand: The Game-Changer in World War II

48 min • 19 april 2025

Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're going to explore the story of what General George S. Patton called "the greatest battle implement ever devised" – the M1 Garand rifle. This remarkable weapon fundamentally changed the nature of infantry combat and gave American troops a decisive edge in the bloodiest conflict in human history.

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