MG-42: German Machine Gun

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Today we look at the German MG-42, which was the most infamous machine gun introduced in the war, capable of shredding through any target.

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German MG-42

1,200 rounds/min (varied between 900–1,500 rounds/min with different bolts)
Practical: 153 rounds/min – Fully-automatic only .

SMALL ARMS IN WEHRMACHT

German Auto and Semi-Auto Weapons, up to 1945 (no rifles)

Was the MG 42 truly better than the MG 34?

Read about WWII here

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