In every battle fought since the United States’ founding, U.S. Army troops have relied on their issue longarms, from muskets ...

Lightweight, reliable, and easy to handle—the M1 Carbine became a staple in WWII. But it wasn’t for front-line infantry alone. Discover which soldiers used this versatile weapon, from ...

30 caliber M1 Garand rifles, an M653 rifle and an M203 rifle fitted with a 40 millimeter grenade launcher. Pandag is a far-flung town in the politically hostile Maguindanao del Sur, one of the ...

30 caliber M1 Garand rifles, an M653 rifle and an M203 rifle fitted with a 40 millimeter grenade launcher. Pandag is a far-flung town in the politically hostile Maguindanao del Sur, one of the ...

Their Arisaka bolt-action rifle, for instance, could not keep up with the Army's M1 Garand. Likewise ... frequently charged at American forces with bayonets and swords. The M1911 served as ...