i have had basically a lifelong love for the garand, and everything it stands for. To shoot one, you would never forget it. This is just an excellent video on some history in europe and the garand rifle. Looking at that area today how beautiful it is, it wasn't so with the bloodshed that took place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWPIxt_f8sM&feature=youtu.be
