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German Mg 34 and Mg 42 Machine Guns: in World War Ii Pdf, Epub, Ebook GERMAN MG 34 AND MG 42 MACHINE GUNS: IN WORLD WAR II PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Luc Guillou | 80 pages | 28 May 2020 | Schiffer Publishing Ltd | 9780764359361 | English | Atglen, United States German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns: In World War II PDF Book In most cases, all the attacking infantrymen could do was wait for a barrel change, for the gun to run out of ammunition or for a tank to show up so it could blast the machine-gun nest to oblivion. Rather than turning while locked together, bolt and barrel recoiled straight back. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. By the winter of , millions of American military personnel were on the move, but they were not alone. Comes complete with a post-war repainted basket belt drum. The Mother of All Machine Guns. It was designed primarily by Heinrich Vollmer from the Mauser Werke, based on the recently introduced Rheinmetall-designed Solothurn MG 30 that was starting to enter service in Switzerland. The German equivalent, the feldbluse , in contrast, would have made a Savile Row tailor blush it was so intricate, and used almost twice as much wool. Second World War. However, the MG 34 was also expensive, both in terms of construction and the raw materials needed 49 kg Now, put yourself in the boots of a US soldier in and imagine yourself as a rifleman in a squad that has just been given the order to silence a German machine-gun position. Sign In Don't have an account? Categories :. The MG34 was itself a significant weapon. Thank you. The deadliness of the MG42 even shaped German infantry tactics during the war. Please note that the requirements for each display gun are decided on a per case basis by the BATF, and may require deactivation of omission of some internal components. The use of surviving weapons also means that the authors have been able to produce any shot that they want, rather than being limited to what has survived, so we get direct comparisons of the various barrel types, close-up views of obscure but important corners etc. Ironically progress actually seems to have slowed down after the outbreak of war, and it took three more years for it to enter full production! Object associations Associated people and organisations. German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns: In World War II Writer It was intended to replace the other model, the MG 34, but never totally superseded it. This wiki All wikis. It was the standard machine gun of the Kriegsmarine German navy. Not available for Export. When Allied troops attempted infantry assaults against positions protected by an MG42, the German gun crew would lay down withering suppressive fire. Both machine-guns had a very rapid rate of fire — and 1, rounds per minute respectively — whereas the British Bren was around rpm. The MG34 was itself a significant weapon. The offensive model, with a mobile soldier, used a drum magazine that could hold either 50 or 75 rounds of ammunition. For Germany to supply a gun to its troops in large quantities, that gun needed to be cheap and easy to manufacture. The MG 34 had a highly innovative design. Downloading audio-visual for non-commercial offline listening or viewing. The solution to the problem was the MG A muzzle trap added to its efficiency by keeping pressure high until well after the bullet left the barrel. The German equivalent, the feldbluse , in contrast, would have made a Savile Row tailor blush it was so intricate, and used almost twice as much wool. Sign In Don't have an account? The MG34 took a staggering man-hours to make, while the MG42 still took All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB. MG 42 Machine Gun. Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? Payment Options Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. At the time it was introduced, it had a number of advanced features and the general-purpose machine gun concept that it aspired to was an influential one. The MG34 provided the firepower, maneuverability, and reliability that the German army wanted from a machine-gun. RSS Feeds. Anonymous says: 4 Jan AM this gun is still used today by iraq soldgers. Its light weight and ease of set up was an invaluable attribute which made the MG 42 highly efficient in attack and defense positions. The main difference in design was in the bolt and locking system. After all, numbers of man-hours and intricacy of engineering are hardly the concern of the Tommy or GI suddenly coming under fire. In terms of the British experience, it is widely believed that our uniforms, our small arms — even our tanks — were widely inferior to those of the Germans. Needless to say, the MG 42 was one of them. The use of surviving weapons also means that the authors have been able to produce any shot that they want, rather than being limited to what has survived, so we get direct comparisons of the various barrel types, close-up views of obscure but important corners etc. It used ammunition like crazy, possessed no single-shot capability and could quickly overheat. The MG34 was developed during the s when Germany was quietly finding ways to circumvent the Treaty of Versailles and rebuild its armed forces. Shipping Restrictions This product is not available for shipping in US state s New Jersey, Washington This product is not available for international shipping. It was a devastating weapon, invaluable for providing the shock and damage needed in the early phases of an assault. It made production easier, removed bottlenecks in the process, and contributed to the fast assembly of the MG When the hot barrel was removed, it was set aside until it was cool enough to use again. An extension at the back of the barrel used cams and locking studs to close the barrel and bolt together while pressure was high in the barrel, then separate them automatically. Ten seconds! A close look at Hitler's Buzz Saw, a fearsome weapon for the German army. Add to Cart. This ability made it extremely effective in providing suppressive fire, and its unique sound led to it being nicknamed "Hitler's buzzsaw". The much-maligned battle-dress is seen as rather Blimpish and stiff, when in fact, its short-cut blouse was quite radical at the time of its design in and saved our government a large amount of money by using considerably less wool than the earlier tunic. The MG Machine Gun. For both light and medium machine gun roles, its operators received extra training to enable them to fire more accurately in short bursts. The Maschinengewehr 34, or MG 34, is a German recoil-operated air-cooled machine gun, first tested in , introduced in , and issued to units in Close Use this image under Non-Commercial licence. Army produced a training film intended to boost the morale of U. German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns: In World War II Reviews Although designed by Nazi Germany, its use continued well beyond the Second World War; the derived MG3 machine gun is still in service with the Germany military today. Default Title - Sold Out. The MG 34 was the mainstay of German Army support weapons from the time of its first issue in until , when it was supplanted by the next generation Maschinengewehr 42 or MG Although the 34 was very reliable and dominant on the battlefield, its dissemination throughout the German forces was hampered due to its precision engineering, which resulted in high production costs and a relatively slower rate of production. In most cases, all the attacking infantrymen could do was wait for a barrel change, for the gun to run out of ammunition or for a tank to show up so it could blast the machine-gun nest to oblivion. Related objects. Nonetheless, the design proved too complex for mass production, and was supplemented by the cheaper and simpler MG 42, though both remained in service and production until the end of the war. The Maschinengewehr 34, or MG 34, is a German recoil-operated air-cooled machine gun, first tested in , introduced in , and issued to units in The MG Machine Gun. Please note that there may be various post-war markings on this display gun, in addition to the German WW2 markings. This wiki. A close look at Hitler's Buzz Saw, a fearsome weapon for the German army. Universal Conquest Wiki. It was functional, had no frills, was durable, and was later adapted into a denim version. The MG 42 was extremely effective at providing suppressing fire, and it easily forced enemy troops to dive for cover each time it was fired. As a general purpose machine gun, it played both a light machine gun support role and a medium machine gun support role. Also, due to its high firing rate, ammunition was easily exhausted during sustained fire. The narrator of the training film soberly describes the accuracy and slower-but-steady rate of fire of U. Thanks in advance. Mauser-Werke developed a machine gun that fired a 7. The weapon stayed in the Liniewski family until when his son Marty donated the weapon to the Museum. For both light and medium machine gun roles, its operators received extra training to enable them to fire more accurately in short bursts. Belt lengths could be linked for sustained fire. RSS Feeds. Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training.
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