British Mk II tank captured by German troops in April 1917,. used to break through trench defences in support of infantry actions particularly machine gun positions during the First World War and they were fitted with machine guns or high explosive firing guns of modest calibre. These were naval or field artillery pieces stripped from their carriages and mounted in sponsons or casemates on.
The M1917 Browning machine gun is a heavy machine gun used by the United States armed forces in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War; it has also been used by other nations.It was a crew-served, belt-fed, water-cooled machine gun that served alongside the much lighter air-cooled Browning M1919.It was used at the battalion level, and often mounted on vehicles (such as a jeep).
At the beginning of World War II, German forces were equipped bolt-action rifles such as the Karabiner 98k, and a variety of light and medium machine guns.Problems soon arose as the standard rifles proved too large and unwieldy for use by mechanized troops. As a result, the Wehrmacht issued several smaller submachine guns, such as the MP40, to augment those weapons in the field.
To date he has published more than 40 books, including A History of the World in 100 Weapons (2011), Deadly Force (2009) and Tools of Violence (2008). He is the contributing editor of Hitler's Armies: A History of the German War Machine 1939-45 (2011) and Armies of the Napoleonic Wars (2009). Chris has also written extensively for major.
Replica Rifles Sub-Machine Guns and Assault Rifles - Non Firing. WWII Gear Login View. The British STEN MKII was a British 9 mm submachine gun used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and the Korean War. They were notable for having a simple design and very low production. STEN is an acronym, from the names of the weapon's chief designers, Major Reginald V.
Books About World War II; The Third Reich; World of Tanks. Art; Pictures; Search; M3A1 Sub machine gun. The M3A1 Sub-Machine Gun is an automatic firing gun, it can shoot faster than possible with a rifle. The Sub-Machine Gun can shoot automatically and rapid fire. These guns are small equivalents to the Machine Gun which is older and not as useful. Proudly powered by Weebly. Photo used under.
This is an good example of German engineering during World War Two. It is a machine gun bunker and an outpost that the Germans built. Thanks to WW2historyHunter we can enjoy watching this nice piece of history. On this occasion we can be glad, because is untouched by graffiti nuts. The drone footage is amazing and is a real nice bonus to give good views of the bunker.
The Germans issued a bewildering array of combat handguns during World War 2. Drawn from sources both domestic and occupied, these guns served in all branches of the German armed forces. Ever resourceful and a product of the Great Depression, there was very little this man could not do. On the troop ship coming back from the war, he took a stock German P38, stripped it down, and silver-plated.