included substantial amounts of both new and surplus military supplies; additionally, loans worth hundreds of millions of dollars were made to the KMT.[59] Within less than two years after the Sino-Japanese War, the KMT had received $4.43 billion from the US—most of which was military aid...
during this war the decision was made to offer the .30 Caliber Carbines as a main battle rifle, a role it was not designed or suited for. It's not surprising the carbines used in Korea received a reputation as less than adequate,...