The Royal Marines

[von Poop]

Originally Posted by jacobtowne

I'd very much like to learn what prompted the colonel to make that comment. If I understand correctly, he's saying that a different rifle would have changed the outcome of the battle. I find that difficult to credit without knowing the reasons behind his conclusion.

On the other hand, I certainly understand his admiration for the Lee-Enfield. In my view, it is the best bolt action service rifle ever designed.

JT

I'm sure Morse has mentioned this in a thread in the murky past JT, (been trawling the archive, there's some good stuff on here ) something to do with the Enfield being far less Susceptible to the problems of extreme cold than the US rifles?
Cheers,
Adam.

[spidge]

Originally Posted by Von Poop

I'm sure Morse has mentioned this in a thread in the murky past JT, (been trawling the archive, there's some good stuff on here ) something to do with the Enfield being far less Susceptible to the problems of extreme cold than the US rifles?
Cheers,
Adam.

This from October last year under British Army (W&T)

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<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="alt2" style="border: 1px inset ;"> Why?? Was there an explanation of this quote? Better weapon or worse riflemen?? I know that the USMC has a rifleman's creed and the SMLE in the hands of a 1914 trained British soldier could do wonders but? I do agree about the ridiculous 10 year rule. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
What many do not realise is that Royal marines fought at chosin as well and the quoteed comes from a Company commander who fought alongside the Bootnecks. the main part of it being hat the SMLE did not freeze up or jam as did the american standard issue weapon.