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What rifle did Gen. George S. Patton call, "the greatest battle implement ever devised?"

M1 Garand. The M1 Garand is a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle developed by firearms genius John Garand. It was the standard issue rifle of the US military in WWII. It fired an 8-round clip of .30-06 rounds, which made a loud ping as it ejected after the last round was fired, causing the deaths of many soldiers!

What submachine gun variant was the military version of the infamous "Chicago Typewriter?"

Thompson M1A1. The M1A1 was the military variant of the gangster "Tommy Gun" of the 1920s.

What was unique about Germany's STG44 or MP44 assault rifle?

Its ammunition. The STG's ammo was in fact halfway between a rifle and pistol round.

Out of the following, what submachine gun got the nickname the "burp gun" due to its rate of fire?

PPsH-41. THe PPSH-41 was the Red Army's most common weapon in WWII.

Which of the following SMGs is the least reliable, and was despised by the soldiers who used it?

Sten. This British SMG was a terror to its users, and was never used if it could be helped.

How many rounds did the M1 Carbine's original magazine hold?

15. The M1 Carbine's clip holds 15 rounds, to the Garand's 8.

What was the iconic LMG of the USSR in WWII, known for it's top-mounted "pan" magazine configuration?

DP28. This LMG used a drum mag attached to the top of the receiver.

What was the magnification of the scope on a US sniper's Springfield?

3.5x. Most WWII sniper scopes magnified to 3.5x.

What SMG did the first Marines on Guadalcanal in 1942 use?

Reising. This SMG was outdated and poorly designed.

What was the nickname of the twin .30cal machine guns in the rear cockpit of an SBD Dauntless?

The Stinger. Sometimes the Marines removed these .30s from damaged Dauntlesses for an extra punch on the battlefield.