wrongway149
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I have recently read several sources claiming that the US 23rd (and possibly 38th) Infantry Regiments of 2 ID landed at D +1 equipped with Springfield 1903 bolt-action rifles rather than M1 Garands. Apparently the Col in command did not like the ammo usage on the M1. (a 6+1 for sure)
The GIs found the Springfields less than adequate in the bocage vs 3rd FSJ, which had mostly automatic weapons, so they received M1s once the CO was replaced on the 17th of June. So how would these troops be best represented with counters available?
6-6-6, but no assault fire? Maybe a low ELR, say 2? (my leaning).
What scenarios currently depict this unit in action during that time frame (if any) ?
Thanks for the help.
The GIs found the Springfields less than adequate in the bocage vs 3rd FSJ, which had mostly automatic weapons, so they received M1s once the CO was replaced on the 17th of June. So how would these troops be best represented with counters available?
6-6-6, but no assault fire? Maybe a low ELR, say 2? (my leaning).
What scenarios currently depict this unit in action during that time frame (if any) ?
Thanks for the help.