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Krag rifles debated by Iowa National Guard members
National Guard of Iowa members denounce Adjutant General Byers for preferring Springfield rifles over Krag Jorgensen. They argue Krag is proven reliable in combat, easy to handle, and that Springfield would leave troops underarmed due to lack of ammunition. They cite drills in the Philippines and insist Kragoutsold experts’ advice.
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Tatapeeler
Feidey
Boye
National Guard of
Iowa
Byers
Regusler
Krag
Fifty-first Regiment
Guard
Bovs
War Department