75 years ago today the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and dragged the United States into World War II. I had two great uncles stationed there, one gave his life that day the other walked out without a scratch.
About three weeks ago I finally scored my first M1 Garand. Made in 1943 by Springfield Armory. Some guys on here I'm sure have several of them, kind of like how I am with AR-15's but this Garand being my only one is definitely a gem in my collection. I'm thankful that I'm fortunate enough to be able to own a piece of history like this, but recognize that there wouldn't be so many of them if on this day the United States hadn't been dragged full on into WW2.
Finally, if you get a chance, there is a tv series (based on a book) on Amazon Prime called "The Man in the High Castle" and it is a look at what America in the 60's would look like if the Japanese and Germans had won WW2. The WW2 firearms the resistance uses are pretty neat to see in a guerilla style setting (by Americans on American streets that is).
About three weeks ago I finally scored my first M1 Garand. Made in 1943 by Springfield Armory. Some guys on here I'm sure have several of them, kind of like how I am with AR-15's but this Garand being my only one is definitely a gem in my collection. I'm thankful that I'm fortunate enough to be able to own a piece of history like this, but recognize that there wouldn't be so many of them if on this day the United States hadn't been dragged full on into WW2.
Finally, if you get a chance, there is a tv series (based on a book) on Amazon Prime called "The Man in the High Castle" and it is a look at what America in the 60's would look like if the Japanese and Germans had won WW2. The WW2 firearms the resistance uses are pretty neat to see in a guerilla style setting (by Americans on American streets that is).