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Originally Posted by LAA
I did read it. At the time, soldiers were getting their butts kicked (actually heads hacked off) due to the less than desired stopping power of .30,.35., &.38 caliber weapons. Older 45's were reissued as a short term replacement. When time came for the new replacement, 45 cal. was it.
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If you are referring to the Moro rebellion 1911-1913, the 1911 .45ACP handgun really had no role in the fight. It did not reach our soldiers in the Philippines until the actions against the Moros was over in 1913.
The effectiveness of the .45 round versus the contemporary handgun and rifle rounds is also problematic. It seems the only really effective round was a 12 gauge shotgun loaded with buckshot.
Google Jan Libourel and Moros.