This is the official US Army guide to the history, operation, and maintenance of the M-1 Garand rifle. It differs from traditional Army manuals in its inclusion of an introductory chapter on the history of this remarkable weapon, and its long, difficult path to adoption by the armed forces. It also contains dozens of photos and sequences which illuminated the details and procedures presented in the text. The definitive military text on this important rifle, this book contains everything you need to know about operating and caring for an M-1. Readers interested in related titles from The U.S. Army will also want to see: Army Guerrilla Warfare Handbook (ISBN: 1626542732) Army Guide to Boobytraps (ISBN: 1626544700) Army Improvised Munitions Handbook (ISBN: 1626542678) Army Leadership Field Manual FM 22-100 (ISBN: 1626544298) Army Physical Readiness Training with Change FM 7-22 (ISBN: 1626544018) Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare (ISBN: 1626542708) Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 (ISBN: 1626544417) Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual (ISBN: 1626544247) Map Reading and Land Navigation FM 3-25.26 (ISBN: 1626542988) Ranger Handbook SH 21-76 (ISBN: 1626545197) Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications FM 5-125 (ISBN: 1626544336) Special Forces Sniper Training and Employment FM 3-05.222 (ISBN: 1626544484) The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad FM 3-21.8 / 7-8 (ISBN: 1626544271) Understanding Rigging (ISBN: 1626544670)