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SS Machine-Gun Platoon (GE814)

By: Battlefront Miniatures

Type: Miniatures Pack

Product Line: Flames of War - WWII - German - Infantry

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Product Info

Title
SS Machine-Gun Platoon (GE814)
Sub-category
Publish Year
2012
Dimensions
3.5x5.5x.5"
NKG Part #
2147473824
MFG. Part #
BFMGE814
Type
Miniatures Pack

Description

Armed with the versatile MG42, the HMG platoons of the Waffen-SS were able to pour fire into an enemy to either suppress them in attack or pin them down in defense.

Spitting out bullets at rates up to 1200 rounds per minute earned this formidable weapon the nickname Hitler's Buzzsaw. With such a high rate of fire, the facility for a quick barrel change was a must as constant fire caused the barrel to quickly overheat; an experienced gunner could successfully change the barrel on a MG42 in mere seconds and often had a number of spare barrels on hand.

The MG42 could be used as a light machine-gun when fired from a bipod or as a heavy machine-gun when fired from a tripod which helped reduce recoil and increased accuracy with the help of an optic sight.