The M1928A1 Thompson weighed a hefty 11 lbs. (more than an M1 rifle), and could fire fully automatically at a rate of approximately 700 rounds per minute or semi-automatically.

Lighter, more accurate, and cheaper to produce than the M1 Thompson, the M50 Reising was a promising piece of hardware—at least on paper. However, several shortcomings far outweighed any positives.

As the war in Europe neared its end, the 83rd Infantry Division—nicknamed the “Thunderbolt Division”—pushed deep into Germany. This video explores the final months of their campaign through the lens ...

The World War II M1 Carbine Was Ahead of its Time Key Point: The M1 Carbine was accurate and effective out to 300 yards and much easier to handle in close quarters combat than the big and heavy ...