MG42
German machine gun MG42, the deadliest infantry weapon of WW2. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, video and 3D model. German MG42 machine gun MG42 Type: light or heavy machine […]
Infantry weapons
WWII Sidearms of Soldiers and Officers
WWII Sidearms of Soldiers and Officers. In World War II, sidearms served roles far beyond simple backup weapons. They were symbols of authority, tools for close-quarters combat, and often the
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WWII Ammunition that Changed Battlefield Tactics
WWII Ammunition that Changed Battlefield Tactics. Every ammunition enthusiast knows about the .30-06 Springfield and 8mm Mauser cartridges from World War II. But the war’s true ammunition innovations often get
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AK Pistols Used in World War II
One of the most persistent misconceptions in firearms history claims that AK pistols saw action during World War II. This myth has spread across internet forums, video games, and even
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Shotguns in WWII Close-Combat Firepower
Shotguns in WWII Close-Combat Firepower. While rifles and machine guns dominated the battlefields of World War II, shotguns played a crucial but often overlooked role in close-quarters combat. These devastating
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Battle Pistol
German ‘Kampfpistole’ (Battle Pistol) and ‘Leuchtpistole’ (Signal Pistol) of WW2. History, development, specifications, statistics and pictures. German Kampfpistole of WWII Kampfpistole, Leuchtpistole. Type: Battle Pistol, Signal Pistol. The Kampfpistole (combat
Browning 0.5in heavy machine guns
Browning 0.5inch (12.7 mm) heavy machine guns. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d-model. here to the predecessor Browning M1917 and M1919. Browning .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Guns M1921 and
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Browning machine guns
Browning M1917 and Browning M1919 machine guns. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d-model of Colt-Browning M1895, Browning M1917, M1917A1, Polish Model 1930 and Browning M1919 variants. Browning M1917 and
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The Most Influential German Firearms of World War II: Legacy and Impact
Explore iconic German WWII weapons like the MP40, StG 44 assault rifle, and MG42 machine gun. Learn their specs, impact, and legacy at Thunder Guns West. World War II witnessed
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Iconic Ammunition and Weapons of World War II: Their Design, Impact, and Legacy
Explore iconic WWII ammunition and weapons that changed warfare forever. From M1 Garand to Karabiner 98k – discover their design, impact, and lasting legacy. World War II marked a revolutionary
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German Volkssturm Weapons
The arming of the German Volkssturm (People’s Storm, the equivalent of the British Home Guard) in the last war phase. Volkssturm rifle VG-1, VG-2, Volkssturm carbine VG-45, MP 3008. Arming
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PPS SMG
Soviet sub-machine guns PPS-42 and PPS-43 of the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model of the PPS SMG’s which were born and produced during the
US carbine cal.30 M1
Self-loading carbine M1, the most common American small arms weapon in the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d-model. US Carbine caliber .30 M1, M1A1, M2, M3
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Gewehr (rifle) 43
German self-loading rifle Gewehr 43 and predecessor G-41 of the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications and pictures. German self-loading rifles in the Second World War Self-loading rifle 43
British Revolvers
British revolvers of both World Wars: Webley .455in, Fosbery, Webley .38in Mk 4, Enfield No.2. History, development, specifications, statistics and pictures. Pistols Webley .455in, 0.38in Mk 4, Fosbery, Enfield No.2
Mosin-Nagant rifle
Russian infantry rifle Model 1930G, carbine 1938G and 1944G. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Mosin-Nagant Mosin-Nagant Model 1930G Type: Infantry rifle. The Mosin-Nagant rifle is a military
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WWII Military Knives and Their Modern Custom Knife Counterparts
WWII Military Knives and Their Modern Custom Knife Counterparts. Military knives from WWII hold a special place in history. Today, they inspire modern custom knives, combining timeless utility with advanced
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Bolt-Action Legends: Why Hunters Still Love WWII-Era Rifles
Bolt-Action Legends: Why Hunters Still Love WWII-Era Rifles. There’s a special kind of reverence when hunters talk about WWII-era bolt-action rifles. These firearms aren’t just relics of the past; they
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How Firearms Influenced Tactics in WWII Urban Combat
How Firearms Influenced Tactics in WWII Urban Combat. World War II was a global conflict that transformed nearly every aspect of warfare, but perhaps no battlefield demanded more drastic changes
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From Bolt to Burst: How WWII Changed Infantry Weapons Forever
From Bolt to Burst: How WWII Changed Infantry Weapons Forever. World War II wasn’t just a conflict that reshaped global politics and borders—it was a war that fundamentally altered how
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