The  M-1 Garand, the standard rifle for  World War II Infantry man. becomes a microphone  for the living members of the Greatest Generation.  Join me in conversation with Mr. Andrew Biggio, US Marine, combat veteran and Massachusetts police officer,  author  of The Rifle: Combat Stories From America's Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand.. published by Regnery History.  Mr. Biggio traveled the country to speak with over 200 living veterans from World War II.    He shares with us their stories of war, deprivation, courage, and tenacity both on the battlefield and in the decades after the war.    This show is dedicated to my father-in-law, Colonel James B. McAloon who was truly the very best of the Greatest Generation. 

You can connect with Mr. Biggio's non profit to help wounded veterans Boston's Wounded Vet Run @ Theyfoughtweride.com. 

This is my 20th episode.  Let me know what you think of the show. [email protected]