Publisher's Synopsis
Highly illustrated with duotone images Provides an intimate portrait of this famous weapon Indispensable for collectors, modellers and re-enectors This new volume, along with Volume Two- The M-1 Garand - launches an exciting six-part series depicting classic American small arms in training and combat during World War II and Korea. Featuring exquisite, high-quality duotone images from the US National Archives, this book presents a unique and intimate look at the ubiquitous M1 Carbine as well as the valiant 'dog-faced' infantrymen and tank crews who used it. From combat in the forests of France and Germany, to the black sand beaches of the Pacific theatre and Korea, The M-1 Carbine contains roughly one hundred exceptional images which provide a wealth of visual information for gun collectors, re-enactors, modellers and historians interested in taking a new look at this legendary weapon.