M1 Carbine

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Title

M1 Carbine

Subject

United States Marine corps

Description

The M1 was a lightweight small arm widely used and like by Marine corps members. Its small size and weight made it a very handy weapon for close quarters and jungle fighting. The Marines were expected to fight in terrible conditions and so needed a reliable and rugged weapon and the M1 carbine filled this role well.

Creator

Inland Manufacturing

Source

Inland Manufacturing

Publisher

Inland Manufacturing

Date

1942 - 1945

Language

English

Type

US Marine Corps History

Collection

Citation

Inland Manufacturing, “M1 Carbine,” War and Technology, accessed May 17, 2024, https://wartech.omeka.net/items/show/26.