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Geo · 01-17-2002, 08:08 AM

Marines fighting in the Pacific theatre used the M-1 and M-2 carbines extensively (though they also used the Thompson a lot) and much of their fighting was done at shorter ranges than in European theater. (The carbines were shorter than M-1 Garands and were intended for use at shorter ranges)

Which is why I've been pushing for a Pacific expansion as a Marine.

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Geo is Offline Member Posts: 61 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia	01-17-2002, 08:08 AM Marines fighting in the Pacific theatre used the M-1 and M-2 carbines extensively (though they also used the Thompson a lot) and much of their fighting was done at shorter ranges than in European theater. (The carbines were shorter than M-1 Garands and were intended for use at shorter ranges) Which is why I've been pushing for a Pacific expansion as a Marine.