The MG 34’s unique trigger acted as a fire selector switch. If pulled near the top, the MG fired single shots, whereas fully automatic fire was possible by pulling the trigger from the bottom.

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 ...