Do not say that they did because thy had them on Saving Privat Ryan. Haven't ya heard the saying that "don't belive everything you see on T.V." Also give me a website supporting your answer.
2007-03-31 16:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by Jake S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They came ashore with all of the above, and then some !
2007-03-31 16:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's evidence of the M1,M1A1, & M1928A1 being used.
You do know that a confusing point is that M1's had M1A1 Bolts with the fixed firing pin swapped out when sent to DS for work. You cant just assume the Lack of rear sight protective ears connote a M1 TSMG.
Also some of the non Infantry units had M1928A1's.
Heres a List of some units where the TSMG was a TO&E weapon
o-741st Tank Bn(M)
o-743rd Tank Bn(M)
o-745th Tank Bn(M)
o-747th Tank Bn(M)
o-635th Tank Destroyer Bn
in addition the Former NCO/Off of the 29th Rangers kept their M1928's when RTU'd
Also many M1928's were in Use by RM Commando's, British forces on sword & Gold Beaches
as for a website, find it yourself, its in plenty of Books
2007-03-31 18:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I concur with Kyle D on this. I'm sure some were equipped with the BAR as a squad weapon as well. That Hollywood does not necessarily arm soldiers accurately should not be a surprise to anyone.
2007-03-31 17:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a website, but the answer is yes, and no. In a squad of American infantry the squad leader was armed with a thompson, and the rest were armed with M1 garands, and possibly special weapons (Browning .30, or bazookas.)
2007-03-31 16:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What ever they came ashore with, they were loaded for bear. Hoorah!
Semper Fi
2007-03-31 16:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by WestTex Kid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure they stormed the beach with rabbid bunnies.
2007-04-03 14:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋