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Originally Posted by Hosenfield
If the '42 and it's SF kit is defined as a HMG, does this make the Vickers a VHMG ?
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If the '42 and it's SF kit is defined as a HMG, does this make the Vickers a VHMG ?
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Machineguns are rated on their firepower potential mate, not their actual weight.
Oh right.
Silly me, there I was thinking that they were classified according to their calibre and use...
That's a shame, else it would make the M2 a FHMG !
What is the military definition of 'firepower potential' ?
There must be one otherwise they wouldn't be able to classify or 'rate' them.
go google mg42 on lafette tripod, then tell me what its classified as. and I have reliable source material that says its a HMG. proof is on my side.
I see nothing classifying the 42 as HMG per se.
There are numerous pages with bumf of varying degrees of accuracy (unintentional pun,) from Wikipedia to paintball sites.
What was the reliable source material that you have ?
Remind me again of the military definition of 'firepower potential' please ?
Us war department says so.
what does an HMG have to do with Hitler invading Poland.
and where does Hosenfields Military experience lend weight to his argument, can we see referenced sources from both sides please - No I am not a MOD. But unless someone cuts in then "IDES" will delete the thread!!!
bearing in mind the US no longer has a war dept but a defence dept, are we not just arguing over context dependent terms?
Strangely enough I don't have your book, but could you please give me the ISBN so I can see what it says ?Us war department says so.
I still find it extremely odd that the weapon changes type when used in different roles, don't you ?
ISBN 0807120111
US war department
handbook on german military forces
its a very thick book, like a textbook
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