Archive for World War II

The Guns of Operation Market Garden

Nearly 70 years later we look at the men and guns of “A Bridge Too Far.”

April 23, 2013

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

July 20, 2012

Man Returns Stolen 1911 to Medal of Honor Winner

George Berry, 71, returned a once-stolen 1911 to the former Marine who had earned a Medal of Honor with it.

August 15, 2011

A Lot of Guys Named Joe

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the June, 1944 issue: A Lot of Guys Named Joe..

June 15, 2011

Training Combat Pistolmen

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the July, 1944 issue: Training Combat Pistolmen.

June 15, 2011

Bill Shadel Dons Uniform as War Correspondent

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1944 issue: Bill Shadel Dons Uniform as War Correspondent.

June 15, 2011

World War II Heroes to Sign Books/DVDs at Seminar

World War II Heroes to Sign Books/DVDs at Seminar

April 26, 2011

The G.I. .45 in World War II

The .45 pistol saw widespread service in all theaters of the war and further cemented its stellar reputation as one of the finest military handguns of all time.

April 06, 2011

The Men & Guns of the “Battle of the Bulge”

The Bulge was a rifleman’s battle.

February 16, 2010

"Stand in the Door!"

The M1A1 Reprised

November 23, 2009

M1 Carbine

A new version of the military's most-produced firearm.

July 27, 2009

Battle of the Bulge Guns, Part 1

Battle of the Bulge Guns Part 1

June 15, 2009

Battle of the Bulge Guns Introduction

Battle of the Bulge Guns Introduction

June 05, 2009

The Men and Guns of D-Day

June 6th is an infamous day in history. Men and guns fought for the freedom of people they had never met. Here are a few of those stories.

May 09, 2009