Paratroopers Sidekick: The M1A1 Carbine
by
Patrick R
Published: January 11th, 2017
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The M1A1 carbine is perhaps one of the more iconic rifles from American forces in World War Two. It was specifically designed for the Paratroopers, and was used extensively in numerous campaigns of the War. With a folding stock, it allowed Paratroopers to carry less weight, and squeeze the carbine into their gear for their combat jumps over Sicily, Normandy, Holland, and Germany with the 17th Airborne Division. Today it fetches a collector premium over other M1 carbines in their original, unaltered form.
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I was expecting an in depth breakdown of an M1 carbine, like something Alex C would do. I got cosplay. What is going on with this site?
Well it was NOT specifically made for paratroopers. It was made for those in the rear and for those in the immediate rear AND tankers. Paratroopers wee given those with wire or folding stocks.