WWII military commentator? Even a dog could be one.

39. The M1 carbine, a powerful weapon for killing Japanese soldiers in mountainous and jungle terrai

"Impossible, this is clearly A1!"

Douglas glared angrily at the manufacturer's representative, his neck turning red. Had he actually said something wrong? How could that be?

"This looks like an M1918A1."

"That's right, I know the Browning light machine gun."

Many people around were whispering among themselves, unsure if they were right.

"This is M1918A2," Sean said slowly, word by word.

"Yes, this is the M1918A2, a model we just improved this year. It has two firing modes, but only fully automatic. It can fire rapidly or slowly. The two models look very similar, so it's hard to tell them apart."

The manufacturer's representative spoke in a low voice, seemingly afraid to anger the general in front of him.

"It was just produced. The Army just placed an order for it. It's a replacement for the M1918A1. The Army requires a light machine gun with suppressive fire capabilities, so we adopted the fully automatic mode."

Good heavens, I can't believe Mr. Sean knew that.

Oh My God.

Everyone around Sean stared in astonishment.

"He was right."

"He actually knew about the other party's new model."

"Sean knows about weapons."

"He's a prophet."

Yes, the average person simply cannot know the subtle differences between M1918A1 and M1918A2.

Even MacArthur, who had been in the army all his life, didn't understand.

But a modern person can clearly tell them their models and differences.

"I don't know anything about weapons, are you serious?" Sean said, gently putting down the machine gun in his hand.

"Perhaps you only learned about this new model from the Army Department. After all, you have a good relationship with them, and I heard they invited you to be a consultant."

Yes, MacArthur was a little sour; he was also an advisor, albeit an army advisor to the Philippines, before becoming the army commander-in-chief.

What?

The Army invited Sean Wayne to be a military advisor?

I've never heard of this news before.

But coming from MacArthur at this moment, it certainly can't be false.

"Really? The Army has invited Sean to be a consultant?"

"My God, it seems that Germany's assessment of him is somewhat accurate. He is a military expert. If he didn't have talent, the army wouldn't have done this."

"Yes, most people's opinion of Sean is wrong; he didn't succeed by luck."

Many people are talking about it.

Even the representatives from major manufacturers looked at Sean with shining eyes.

"Sean has a good relationship with the Army, so that's definitely a good thing for Colt."

Having your own people on your side gives you priority when it comes to military orders.

"I think we should increase Mr. Sean's fee this time. $2000!"

The Colt representative spoke softly beside Martin.

"This is something you need to consider." Martin had an almost suppressed smile on his face. As an Army advisor, Mr. Sean was a member of the Rifle Association, which meant that the Rifle Association would have greater influence within the War Department.

"Our Springfield plant will also provide Mr. Sean with a salary of $1000."

"And us, Winchester Corporation."

While the defense industry was making its own calculations, the Rifle Association decided to appoint Sean Wayne as a board member of the California Rifle Association.

The other attendees were amazed by Sean's talent; he was not only tactically astute but also knowledgeable about weapons.

Unfortunately, Sean couldn't care less about other people's reactions right now; MacArthur's words had enraged him.

The future five-star general in front of me, whose debating skills surpassed his military abilities, was defeated by the Japanese in the Philippines and fled without a fight, declaring Manila an undefended city.

He ran back to Australia, leaving behind only the boastful line, "I'll be back."

You're not the Terminator T800.

Now, even though they've clearly lost, they insist on saying they knew the information because Sean has good relations with the Army and that I pulled strings.

You're included.

You rely on connections, as if I'm the same as you.

I hate you guys who like to use connections, is it fun for you?

"You mean I don't understand weapons?" Sean sneered. If you say I can't make weapons, I certainly can't. If you want to talk about a whole bunch of techniques, I don't understand them either, but I'm no worse than you.

"I admit you're not one of those guys who know nothing, but you've never been in the military, and you have no experience using firearms. You just remember their names and models."

Haha, Sean couldn't help but laugh when he heard MacArthur's sophistry.

Look at what he said.

Sean picked up the Garland beside him. "Is this okay?"

The Winchester representative standing nearby smiled and nodded; this was something they were authorized to produce at the Springfield plant.

"The M1 Garand uses a gas-operated principle with a rotating bolt locking mechanism."

The people at the Winchester and Springfield factories nodded in agreement with Sean's statement.

"What does this mean? Many people know."

The others looked at Douglas strangely; no, some of us didn't know.

"Its biggest advantage is that it has a faster rate of fire and stronger firepower than bolt-action rifles."

The two factory representatives smiled happily, and that was true.

"The biggest drawback is..."

shortcoming?

The two representatives' expressions immediately turned sour. This is a trade fair; how can you point out its shortcomings?

"Its problem is that its magazine capacity is too small, the gun is too long, and it is not compact and lightweight enough, making it unsuitable for combat in jungles and mountains."

Yes, Garand is not very useful in island jungles because he can't outmaneuver the Japanese in bayonet fighting if he doesn't react quickly enough.

Sean pointed to the bottom of the gun. "If the loading is here, in magazine mode, it increases the magazine capacity and doubles the firepower."

The short barrel makes it more convenient in mountainous and jungle terrain. Range isn't actually that important. It's lightweight, stable, and has better penetration than a submachine gun, making it easier to use than the Garand.

What?

Is this a suggestion rather than a criticism?

The people in the surrounding factories stared wide-eyed.

The other laymen were just watching the show.

MacArthur laughed. "Do you even know how to use a gun?"

Haha.

Do you understand?

Now, let me share some practical tips from modern people that will give you a real shock.

You are the one who is ignorant.

Sean sneered inwardly. "As a rifle, its biggest drawback is that it requires a specific posture when firing, which is due to its excessive length and weight."

Therefore, we generally adopt a prone shooting position, which is more stable and accurate.

At close range, one can fire from the waist, which is called hip fire.

When moving, use one hand to lift and grip the weapon, keeping the muzzle upwards to avoid the barrel hitting the ground. When marching, carry it on your shoulder or shoulder; this is determined by its length.

Several veterans from the Rifle Association nodded repeatedly. Yes, this was all required by the tactical manual.

Sean was too old to have served in the military, but the veterans felt he understood them.

Sean knows how to use a gun, and he knows it very well.

"So, if there is a semi-automatic rifle with a short barrel and light weight, we should adopt a two-handed grip for movement because this posture allows for faster aiming and firing."

After saying that, Sean quickly picked up Garland and made an aiming motion.

"Don't underestimate this advantage. In an encounter, we can fire first. The opponent's momentary hesitation might lead to an instinctive hip-fire or bayonet charge, but the one who fires first always wins."

I think the Garand can be appropriately modified, with increased magazine capacity and a shorter barrel, which is entirely possible with current technology.

Yes, the M1 carbine is the one that follows Garand's design.

It was also the best jungle and mountain warfare weapon in the Pacific theater.

The Winchester representative's face lit up. Yes, it was entirely possible.

Sean's reasoning was sound: once war broke out, high-rate-of-fire, high-capacity semi-automatic weapons would overwhelm bolt-action rifles, creating a huge demand for them.

"Mr. Sean, you are absolutely right. In fact, we have the same idea."

After the Winchester representative finished speaking, the Springfield factory staff immediately asked questions.

"Mr. Sean, what do you think is the best rifle in modern warfare?"

"Assault rifle."

What? What's an assault rifle? Everyone's eyes were on Sean.