Saving Private Ryan Finger Detail
During World War II, the M1 Garand rifle's clip-loading mechanism often caused soldiers' thumbs to get pinched and bruised. This injury, commonly known as "Garand thumb," occurred when the bolt slammed shut on the soldier's thumb while loading a new clip. The M1 Garand required careful handling to avoid this injury, but despite this issue, it was highly valued for its reliability and firepower, becoming the standard infantry rifle for American troops during the war.
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