Thompson. Filled with archival images, this volume examines the origins, design, development, and operational history of the M1 Carbine - which, with more than six million units built, was the U.S.' most-produced small arm of World War II - from 1938, when the U.S. Chief of Infantry first requested a weapon of its type, through 1945. 80 pages, B&W photographs, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.