Why America failed to copy Germany’s machine gun in World War II
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Why America failed to copy Germany’s machine gun in World War II
During World War II, American soldiers encountered a German machine gun that outperformed anything they carried into battle. This film tells the story of the MG42, the U.S. attempt to copy it through the T-24 program, and how confidence in imitation led to unexpected failure. From frontline combat reports to testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground ...
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6.3M views · 35K reactions | Grenadier Friedrich opens fire with the MG42 on the SDKFZ 251 Halftrack to give cover fire while Grenadiers are dismounting and taking their positions. Note this MG is firing blanks, not real rounds! This video was taken during the Battle for Veterans event at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History in 2025. | 3. / Grenadier-Regiment 211 - Florida Reenacted | Facebook
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6.3M views · 35K reactions | Grenadier Friedrich opens fire with the MG42 on the SDKFZ 251 Halftrack to give cover fire while Grenadiers are dismounting and taking their positions. Note this MG is firing blanks, not real rounds! This video was taken during the Battle for Veterans event at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History in 2025. | 3. / Grenadier-Regiment 211 - Florida Reenacted | Facebook
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