Product Details
- An MVD Exclusive
- SKU: AMG3020
- Format: DVD
- UPC: 854756005211
- Street Date: 07/12/16
- PreBook Date: 06/07/16
- Label: Soundview Media Partners »
- Genre: Documentary
- Run Time: 140 mins
- Number of Discs: 1
- Audio: STEREO
- Year of Production: 2012
- Region Code: 0
- Box Lot: 30
- Territory: WORLD
- Language: English
Cast & Crew
- Producer: Peter Hankoff
- Producer: Allen Plone
- Producers: Peter Hankoff
- Producers: Allen Plone
Product Assets
America's Rifle: The M1 Garand
America's Rifle
- List Price: $14.95
- Your Price: $14.95
- In Stock: 147
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This feature length documentary covers in-depth the history of the M1 rifle that served the US armed forces from 1936 to 1957 and beyond. It was the standard issue infantry rifle of WWII and it was a masterwork of genius and simplicity. Called "the M1" by fighting men, both friend and foe also referred to it by its inventor's name... The Garand. The M1 was one of the most mass produced rifles in American history with over 5.5 million made. It weighed 9.5 lbs. The film combines rare archival footage with first person accounts by combat veterans, and features state-of-the-art animation as well as expert interviews to give a comprehensive perspective on one of history's most successful infantry weapons.
Media
Bonus Materials
- Expanded interview with Medal of Honor recipient Hector Caffarata
- Assembly and disassembly of the M1
- An historical 'show and tell' of the M1 bullet
- An inert rifle grenade demonstration
- M1 Garand Range Time
Sales Points
- Will appeal to veterans and fans of military history, especially WWII history.
- 5.5 million of these rifles were produced for infantry use by US Armed Froces
Press Quotes
I'm thankful for the men like Garand who were on our side
—Guns.com
