While the M1 Garand rifle and the Thompson submachine gun were named for their respective designers, the M1 Carbine was not named for anyone in particular. Plenty of other “M1s” —from the ...

As the war in Europe neared its end, the 83rd Infantry Division—nicknamed the “Thunderbolt Division”—pushed deep into Germany ...

The Thompson submachine gun and the M3 submachine gun, two classic submachine guns (SMGs), helped American GIs win World War II. Both fired the same powerful and ever-beloved .45 ACP (Automatic ...

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 ...