Internal Mag-Fed Machineguns

Seriously what were the Italians thinking this is a terrible idea. Why did they think that having a Machinegun that could only be loaded with a giant stripper clip and had to lubricate every round was a good idea? It’s no wonder that this is considered one of the worst weapons of WWII

• Breda M30

Detachable Mag-Fed Machineguns

Light Machineguns had become an important part of a unit’s arsenal, allowing units to suppress the enemy while the rifle relent could advance on a position. Thus these weapons had to be portable and have large enough magazines to lay down fire while being able to reload quickly.

• Chatellerault FM24/29
• Bren
• Charlton*
• DP28
• FN M1930
• Hotchkiss M1922
• KG M1921
• Lahti L26
• LMG25
• M1918A2 BAR
• Nambu Type 96
• Nambu Type 99
• MG15
• Type 11
• Wz. M1928
• ZB Vz26

Belt-Fed Machineguns

Compared to light Machineguns, these static Machineguns were designed to lock down a defensive position and lay down even more fire with their longer ammo belts. In a pinch, some could be carried as an infantry weapon, but they’re too heavy and cumbersome to do so easily. That hasn’t stopped soldiers from trying.

• AN/M2 Stinger
• DShK
• M1919A6
• M2HB
• MG34
• MG42