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1 Machine Gun vs 1 Battalion: How the Waffen-SS Turned MG42s into Deadly Force Multipliers

With just a few MG42s and mortars, Waffen-SS grenadiers could hold off entire battalions. This episode explores their devastating defensive tactics—camouflaged fallback positions, pre-registered ...
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1 Gun, 1,200 Rounds a Minute: How the Waffen-SS Used the MG42 to Stop Entire Battalions

The MG42 was the most feared weapon on the battlefield, and the Waffen-SS knew how to use it. With camouflaged firing points, overlapping kill zones, and pre-set mortar support, small SS teams could ...