Laemlein has a penchant for finding unique images buried and forgotten in archives around the world.
This book brings hundreds of 1911 handgun photos together into a single hardbound book.
Many of these images are unique to this book, having never been published before.
In this article, the author reviews this photo book on America’s favorite pistol. The tome is rich with amazing photography.
Each turn of the page is an exciting new glimpse into the history of the .45.
Each of these images tells a tale, the book is packed with them.
Unsurprisingly, the M1911 was an integral part of that time.
A U.S. soldier takes aim with his M1911 pistol. Next to him is a French-made Chauchat machine gun. One was loved by the Americans, the other was not.
It was also during this time that the United States updated the .45 with the A1 model.
Laemleins collection of photos from this time is breathtaking.
Laemlein includes photos of the 1911 with Marine Raiders, tank crews, fighter pilots and sailors.
The crew of “Blood and Guts,” an M3 tank, display their personal weapons — an M1 Carbine and three 1911 pistols.
Often armed only with a G.I.
flashlight and a .45, these brave men were like a mongoose going into a cobras den.
Tunnel Rats are well documented in this book.
During the Vietnam War, 1911 pistols were frequently carried by machine gunners.
There are many additional photos of the M1911 in Vietnam included in the book.
By the middle of the 1980s, those folks got their wish and the M9 was adopted.
The swap-over wasnt instant, and the M1911 continued to serve regular troops for several more years.
Although the military selected the M9 9mm pistol in the mid-80s, the M1911 continued to serve several more years. Some special operations units continue to carry it today.
Several special operations units received approval to continue to carry the 1911.
I stand by that.
However, I want to expand on that thought to ensure my full meaning is understood.
Tom Laemleins book is an excellent gift for any occasion.
Some folks associate Christmas gift with white elephant gift, which is not what I mean.
I enjoyed it immensely, and I suspect you will also.
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