Conclusion
Conclusion
Over 5,400,000 M1 Garands were produced by the time production stopped in 1957. Garand's innovative rifle design gave Americans a new advantage on the battlefields. It not only helped to protect our country, but our beliefs as well. Without this new technology, Americans would not have entered into WWII and the Korean war with the same level of preparation. It is for this reason that John's invention changed the course of history. His leadership in taking the initiative to create an innovative yet simple rifle design has protected many in war, and for this he is a legacy.