The MG 42 (shortened from German: Maschinengewehr 42, or "machine gun 42") is a German recoil-operated air-cooled general-purpose machine gun used extensively by the Wehrmacht and the …

In spite of its tendency to overheat, the MG-42 was an excellent weapon that was light-years of ahead of the US counterpart, the Browning M-1919A4 machine gun. Germany produced roughly 400,000 MG …

Key Points - The Nazi German MG 42, introduced in 1942, was a fearsome 7.92x57mm Mauser general-purpose machine gun renowned for its devastatingly high rate of fire (1,200-1,800 rpm) and...

Sep 10, 2015 · The Germans designed the MG-34 and MG-42 as a light machinegun that, mounted on a tripod, provided the same firepower as the water cooled machineguns without the weight.

The MG 42 (Maschinengewehr 42) was a German general -purpose machine gun widely used during World War II. It is renowned for its high rate of fire, reliability, and ease of production, making it one …

Apr 28, 2025 · Once the MG42 was deployed, it showed its reliability in the sands of North Africa and the ice, slush, and snow of Russia. Even after the MG42 had proven itself in combat, German engineers …

MG42 used on an early model Sd.Kfz. 250/1 halftrack in France in 1942. The MG42 is chambered for the 7.92x57mm Mauser cartridge. During World War 2 the MG42 supplemented and replaced the …

Oct 3, 2022 · With the need for a cheaper machine gun, the Germans developed the MG-42. Learn about its use during WWII and the weapons it inspired.

Dec 11, 2025 · MG42, German general-purpose machine gun, used as a standard weapon by many armies around the world. The MG42 was designed in Germany in 1938, and it was placed in action …

Jul 15, 2025 · In today’s article, Will Dabbs takes a look at the MG 42 general-purpose machine gun used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The automatic weapon had a significant influence on …