I am putting together a figure for an 82nd Airborne trooper in Sicily. I am wondering whether the M1 Garand-armed paratroopers at this time were issued bayonets? The reason I am asking is that the issue bayonet at the time was the 16" M1907 bayonet in its various forms-- the 10" was not yet in general issue in July 1943. So, did the Paratroopers use this long bayonet, or did they go without? If they were issued and used, did paratroopers carry them attached to their M1923 cartridge belts or where? I know they were often issued with the 1918 knuckle knife for the Sicily invasion, but I would like to know about bayonets. Thanks.
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82nd Airborne in Sicily question
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