What did General Patton say about the M1 Garand?

Patton famously declared the M1 Garand as “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” The accolade is well-deserved. This semi-automatic rifle served American troops in the fields of Northern France, the coasts of Okinawa, the dry heat of Africa, and the oppressive humidity of the Philippines.

Was the M1 Carbine better than the Garand?

Clearly the M1 Garand chambered in 30–06 is significantly larger bullet and much longer range and impact than the Carbine that shoots a cartridge that is a little larger than a handgun round. But, the carbine shoots faster, far easier to keep on target, lighter, and you can carry 4x more ammo.

Was the Garand the best rifle of ww2?

The M1 Garand service rifle was one of the outstanding American weapons of the twentieth century. Simple, sturdy, and well designed for its time, the Garand gave U.S. Army soldiers and Marines far greater firepower than their enemies—and allies too for that matter.

Was the M1 Garand better than the kar98k?

The Kar 98k is kind of different to the M1 Garand. The Kar 98k is a bolt action rifle, while the M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle. In damage yes the Kar 98k is a better weapon but in fire rate and clip size no, the M1 Garand tops the Kar 98k.

Which World War II weapon did US General George S Patton call the greatest battle implement ever devised?

the M1 rifle
By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. General George S. Patton called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised”….M1 Garand.

U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1936–1958 (as the standard U.S. service rifle) 1940s–present (other countries)
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How much do M1 garands weigh?

The Garand was the first semiautomatic military rifle used as a standard combat shoulder weapon. It was the basic U.S. infantry weapon in both World War II and the Korean War. More than 5,000,000 M1s were manufactured. The Garand weighed 9.5 pounds (4.3 kg) and was fed from an eight-round clip.

Is the Karabiner 98k good?

The Mauser Kar 98k is one of the most recognizable battle rifles of all time. Many consider it to be the finest bolt-action rifle ever built. It remains one of the most widely used infantry weapons since it became the standard service rifle of the Wehrmacht in June of 1935.