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Why did Second Lieutenant John George bring a $61 mail-order hunting rifle to Guadalcanal in 1942? The answer changed American military doctrine for the next 80 years.

This is the true story of how one Army officer's technical observations—written in a jungle with a civilian sporting rifle—revolutionized how the United States military trains snipers, selects optics, and approaches long-range marksmanship.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

In this documentary, we explore:
Why George's Winchester Model 70 with a Lyman Alaskan scope defied military doctrine
How his 400-page technical manual "Shots Fired in Anger" influenced marksmanship training for decades
The real story behind extended-range shooting in jungle warfare (spoiler: it wasn't what the Army believed)
How a competitive shooter's methodical observations changed effective range estimates from 600 to 1,000+ yards
George's post-war career: Princeton, Oxford, and the State Department

⚠️ HISTORICAL ACCURACY NOTE:
This documentary presents dramatized reconstructions of counter-sniper operations based on historical context and period tactics. All biographical, technical, and equipment details are historically accurate. Specific tactical engagements represent composite scenarios based on George's documented observations rather than individual verified events.

His 1947 memoir "Shots Fired in Anger: A Rifleman's Eye View of the Activities on the Island of Guadalcanal" remains in print and is still referenced in military marksmanship training.

🔍 KEY TOPICS COVERED:

Winchester Model 70 vs Springfield 1903A4 comparison
Lyman Alaskan scope vs Weaver 330C military optics
Pacific Theater jungle warfare tactics
Counter-sniper operations methodology
External ballistics and range estimation techniques
Evolution of U.S. military marksmanship doctrine (1942-1966)
Guadalcanal campaign history (132nd Infantry Regiment)
Merrill's Marauders Burma operations
Military equipment evolution from WWII to Vietnam


📖 SOURCES & RESEARCH:

This documentary is based on:
"Shots Fired in Anger" by John B. George (1947, expanded 1981)
National Archives Guadalcanal campaign records
U.S. Army historical documentation on marksmanship doctrine evolution
132nd Infantry Regiment historical records
Princeton University archives
Military equipment technical specifications from period manuals

🎖️ WHY THIS STORY MATTERS:

Unlike typical war stories focused on heroics and kill counts, this documentary explores how careful technical observation and documentation can influence military practice for generations. George's contribution wasn't dramatic action—it was systematic thinking under pressure.

His work demonstrated that:
✓ Doctrinal assumptions should be tested against field experience
✓ Optical quality matters more than many believed
✓ Effective range limits were often artificial, not physical
✓ Technical expertise can change how wars are fought

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