MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns

Chris McNab, Ramiro Bujeiro, Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 October 2012

History; Military history; Weapons & equipment

Series: Weapon

With the MG 34, the German Wehrmacht introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower – the general-purpose machine gun (GPMG). In itself the MG 34 was an excellent weapon: an air-cooled, recoil-operated machine gun that could deliver killing firepower at ranges of more than 1,000m. Yet simply by changing its mount and feed mechanism, the operator could radically transform its function. On its standard bipod it was a light machine gun, ideal for infantry assaults; on a tripod it could serve as a sustained-fire medium machine gun. During World War II, the MG 34 was superseded by a new GPMG – the MG 42. More efficient to manufacture and more robust, it had a blistering 1,200rpm rate of fire. Nicknamed ‘Hitler’s buzzsaw’ by Allied troops, it was arguably the finest all-round GPMG ever produced, and alongside the MG 34 it inflicted heavy casualties. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and drawing upon numerous technical manuals and first-hand accounts, this study explores the technological development, varied roles and lasting influence of the revolutionary MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns and their postwar successors.

By: Chris McNab
Illustrated by: Ramiro Bujeiro, Alan Gilliland (B.E.V. illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 182mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781780960081
ISBN 10: 1780960085
Series: Weapon
Publication Date: 20 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /Development /Use /Impact /Conclusion /Select Bibliography /Index

Reviews for MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns

Dozens of excellent photos and informative drawings illustrate this handy handbook. And heavy reliance on primary sources - coupled with abundant annotations - confirms its value as a reliable reference. <br>- David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (November 2012)