Which innovative product development approach did John Garand and Springfield Armory use to convince the U.S. military to adopt the M1 Garand rifle over other semi-automatic designs in the 1930s?

The development of military equipment often involves rigorous product development processes similar to civilian goods. The M1 Garand rifle, which General George S. Patton called 'the greatest battle implement ever devised,' had a fascinating development and marketing journey before becoming standard issue for U.S. troops in WWII. This poll tests your knowledge about how this revolutionary product was developed, marketed to military decision-makers, and eventually became an iconic piece of military history.

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Extensive field testing where the rifle demonstrated superior reliability in harsh conditions, outperforming competitors in mud, sand, and cold weather trials
A celebrity endorsement campaign featuring famous hunters and sport shooters who praised the weapon's accuracy and ease of use
An aggressive pricing strategy that made it significantly cheaper than competing designs from Auto-Ordnance and Pedersen
A proprietary ammunition system that made the rifle incompatible with enemy weapons, preventing captured ammunition from being used against American troops