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For most all other countries, the bolt action was the basic infantry weapon.Being limited to the technology of the time in history doesn't mean it is suitable now, useable yes, suitable, no.
I was also confused by your reference to WWII because the M1 Garand the .30 carbine, and the a Thompson .45 acp were all semiauto, or full auto and those represented the American rifles/carbines most used by individual soldiers, then obviously there were machine guns as well. I'm confused where "bolt actions were good enough" had anything to do for the vast majority of WWII combat.
There were not enough semi autos to go around for u.s. troops. While not ideal in many cases a bolt gun will out perform in penetration and intimidation. While I am fond of my semi auto rifles and handguns, I do love a good bolt gun. I question the conventional definition of firepower, overwhelming expenditure of mediocre ammunition, or well placed shots of a definitive caliber.
Please do not misquote me again.
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