I binge watched The Pacific this weekend. I've watched it before and didn't like it as much as Band of Brothers so I haven't watched it in years. My opinion didn't change much during my re-watch, but I picked up on some things that I didn't pay attention to last viewing.
I noticed that during some of the early episodes, a good majority of the US forces were using M1903s. Also saw a large amount of Thompsons, and M1 carbines.
My questions on this would be: Was Europe or The Pacific favored as far as weapon shipments were concerned. Were Thompsons/Carbines preferred in the Pacific due to terrain?
From the M1903 Wiki:
Anyone have some good reading on this subject?
I noticed that during some of the early episodes, a good majority of the US forces were using M1903s. Also saw a large amount of Thompsons, and M1 carbines.
My questions on this would be: Was Europe or The Pacific favored as far as weapon shipments were concerned. Were Thompsons/Carbines preferred in the Pacific due to terrain?
From the M1903 Wiki:
I know the Pacific was years earlier than Europe, so production picked up by the time D-Day took place, but it got me thinking as to how the USA split shipments.However, the M1903 Springfield remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War II, since the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops. It also remained in service as a sniper rifle during World War II
Anyone have some good reading on this subject?