The Lost Guns of Nazi Germany (Machine Guns And More)
During the Second World War, the Third Reich fielded what have been called some of the finest firearms ever produced – including the StG44, the world's first assault rifle. While it arrived too late to make a significant difference in the outcome of the war, it influenced post-war weapon design. In addition, the Germans produced such iconic weapons as the MP-40, FG42 and MG42, all of which were quite fine firearms that also influenced subsequent small arms in the post-war years.
Image: Peter Suciu.