May 5th, 2012 sales of hatcher s book of the garand help support cmp. I acquired reprints of both hatcher s notebook and hatcher s book of the garand which i was first aware of from library copies. I always balked at the price of this one, and figured itd be a dry read. The book was published by cambridge university press in 2002 in both paperback and hardback editions, but only the paperback version is currently available isbn 0521795400. Ive been reading hatcher s book of the garand and found some interesting facts that i had not been aware of. The short film rifle marksmanship with the m1 rifle 1942 is available for free download at the internet archive. The competing rifles are also examined in this book, and shown for why they were genuinely considered but ultimately disregarded. A must read story of weapons design, with all the unforeseen.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Hatcher s expertise was widely respected and he was called upon to consult in criminal investigations. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. The m1 garand was the battle rifle issued to american forces during world war ii and. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devasting u.
There is, however, one small novelty in the exposition that may be worth commenting upon, even though in the book as a whole it plays a relatively minor role. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of the garand. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the greatest u. Major general julian hatcher, author of this book, was the rare breed of expert that had both technical and practical experience in the matters he discusses. Hatcher 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
I picked a copy up on ebay last week and started reading it today. Reviewed by rick slater, gca member julian hatcher was a true renaissance man when it came to firearms, especially military. To get an idea you can look at the table of contents and the preface printed version. Always have it with me, along with all my other books when i travel or just waiting in the docs office, etc. Since i already own a few books on the garand, there were two that had to be part of my library.
It was the first semiautomatic rifle generally issued to any infantry. It was written right after wwii and tells the garand story, from development to wartime service to the beginning of its postwar use as a match rifle. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. Army retired gunroom press, 2000 reprint of 1948 ed. I have tried very hard to keep the price of the paperback. This book has been called the definitive chronicle of the greatest battle implement ever devised. The first gasoperated, semiautomatic service rifle adopted by the u. His premier works are hatcher s notebook and book of the garand, along with pistols and revolvers and their. Julian hatcher, technical editor for the american rifleman magazine. A book such as this one, whose aim is to present classical material from a rather classical viewpoint, is not the place to indulge in wild innovation.
The book of the garand is an indispensable part of any gun enthusiasts library. I think this is one of the better general shooting books ever. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first selfloading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust m1 garand survived the tests of battle from world war ii to vietnam, and it remains a favorite. Buy the m1 garand weapon book online at low prices in india. The folks at the civilian marksmanship program cmp say that hatcher s book of the garand is a mustread for m1 garand shooters, historians, and collectors. Caliber m1 garand rifles to eligible organizations for use by those organizations in the rendering of funeral honors, for a member or former member of the u. Julian sommerville hatcher june 26, 1888 december 4, 1963, was a u. He is credited with several technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and autoloading weapons. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Hatcher s book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. Its not often i read technical reference books covertocover, but both the notebook and book of the garand ive read at least twice, and will read again the next time my memory of what is located where inside them begins to fade again. Hatchers book of the garand returns semi automatic. Hatcher was in army ordnance forever, saw the development of most of the small arms between the spanishamerican and korean war, machineguns of all types, and other arms up.
Buy the book of the garand by julian s hatcher online at alibris. Available in both paperback and hardback editions, this book was written by maj. In addition to the story of the garand, hatcher offers detailed explanations for cleaning, repairing, and firing this historic rifle. The book of the garand has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Army major general, noted firearms expert and author of the early twentieth century. Patton called it the greatest battle implement ever devised as it gave the u. M1 garand operation and maintenance guide for veteran and. It is a difficult struggle lasting over a decade and a half, and a vital and unsung part of the war effort. Removed file sharing link, do not post ed material now, if i could only find a pdf of hatcher s book of the grand i could leave my hard back, first edition, back at the house. The book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. Wow, its much better than i thought it would be, very well written, very informative, and the dry, dated, technical prose i was dreading really isnt in there. Hatcher, 1977, leather stocking books edition, in english.
The first book describes the events that led to the adaption of the m1 garand. Both of these books are very interesting first person accounts with illustrations, and i recommend the notebook to anyone interested in firearms and ballistics. Hutchison, kevin, world war ii in the north pacific. Their ammunition, ballistics and use by hatcher, julian s.
Originally published in 1945 and out of print for decades, is now back in print. Hatcher hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Book of the garand by julian hatcher sass wire saloon. General hatcher s book has long been regarded as the definitive work on the famous m1 rifle of wwii invented by john c. The essential m1 garand book by jim thompson official. Development of semiautomatic rifles 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Hatcher ebook product description the book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u.
Hatchers book of the garand is my favorite garand book, and as far as i know, i have them all. Hatcher s book of the garand, new, hardcover condition. Garand1, adopted as the service shoulder weapon of the army on january 9, 1936, and later by the united states navy and marine corps. The book of the garand by julian s hatcher alibris.
Book of the garand kindle edition by hatcher, julian s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy a cheap copy of book of the garand by julian s. The book of the garand is a thorough book concerning the m1 garand s development, attributes, and subsequent history. In the case of the m1 garand there are fewer people qualified to write such a book short of john garand himself.