
Originally Posted by
Gutshot John
From a historians perspective it's hard to establish that one piece of technology was "rushed into combat" without establishing a baseline as to how other pieces were developed.
The trapdoor springfield is certainly instructive as to how problem weapons are dealt with, but a hundred or so years of intervening history will have to be addressed so the Garand might be another case you'd want to explore, especially given its revolutionary nature.
Don't knock CC, it's a great way to get some college under your belt before moving higher up the chain.
Your public library should have those resources. Additionally a state school or other local university should allow you to use their resources if you're at a CC.
Great points on both accounts, and I'll look into what resources I can find at the libraries.
Thanks for all the help guys, you've all helped me a great deal and I really appreciate it. This is my 2nd quarter, first that involves writing papers and I haven't done this kinda thing since I was in HS, which was in the nineties. Yikes.
If anyone has any other links or leads please keep 'em coming!
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