917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2019 My neighbors brother has published numerous WW2 subject books, he gave me an interesting small arms weapons book . He states the Marines were issued and used the 50 rd drum magazine thru the end of the war. Also, their field armorers modified the BAR with a vertical grip. Many pictured examples, here are a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted June 16, 2019 More, the use of the Tompson with butt stock removed was also common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted June 16, 2019 And the modified BAR. Bipods and compensators commonly removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill Posted June 16, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 16, 2019 Please list the author and titles of the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted June 16, 2019 Tom Laemlein author. "US Small Arms in World War II is a detailed photographic study of the wide array of weapons that American troops were issued during World War II. Packed with rare images, this incredible collection of wartime photos provides a unique look into the combat experiences of American troops throughout the war. From the beaches of Normandy to the jungle battles across the Pacific, every major theatre of war is covered, as are virtually all of the small arms carried by the men in combat. This all-encompassing photographic history provides exciting battlefield views, including some never-before-published, of America's World War II arsenal of infantry arms, including pistols, rifles, carbines, combat shotguns, automatic rifles, and machine guns." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 16, 2019 From his Tommy gun book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted June 16, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 16, 2019 Very interesting stuff, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted June 16, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 16, 2019 I had read that the drums were commonly used for the beach, then discarded. Very cool pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signsup Posted June 16, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 16, 2019 Not so much Marines, but another interesting use of the BAR was mounted on a pedestal mount in the jeep or other military vehicle. Don't normally think of the BAR as a fixed position weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted June 16, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 16, 2019 Interesting to note the picture w/ the radio operator, the troops have both the M1A1, & the M1928 Thompson submachine guns. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted June 16, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 16, 2019 I just finished reading "Twenty Two On Peleliu" and the author of the book said he carried an M1928 Thompson with a 50 round drum on Okinawa. He even had pictures of himself with it in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted June 16, 2019 Interesting to note the picture w/ the radio operator, the troops have both the M1A1, & the M1928 Thompson submachine guns. SKIP Also looks as if the butt stock is removed, compact firepower but must have been for a hearty few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted June 16, 2019 I just finished reading "Twenty Two On Peleliu" and the author of the book said he carried an M1928 Thompson with a 50 round drum on Okinawa. He even had pictures of himself with it in the book. Reinforces the fact the Marines carried the 50 round drum in inventory right up to the end, something the Army in Europe did not find useful. Different theatres, different requirements. Butt less Thompsons with fifty round drums and vertical fore grips. Unique, compact, point blank firepower package obviously in demand. The mentioned author has a whole line of archived photos which illustrate field conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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