US Infantry defending. Initial period 2nd G.M Strelets-M162

During the early period of World War II, U.S. infantrymen focused on defending strategic positions against Axis advances. Armed with Springfield and M1 Garand rifles, soldiers dug trenches and improvised fortifications. Their training, though limited at first, was reinforced with discipline and determination. These units played a crucial role in the initial containment of the enemy, especially in the Pacific and North Africa.