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What was a machine gun used in the war?

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Vietnam War: Medium MGs-

1. USA/USMC used the M60 belt fed machine gun, equipped w/bi-pod.

2. NVA used the drum fed RPD.

Vietnam war: Heavy MGs-

1. USA/USMC used the M2 Browning .50 caliber mgs.

2. NVA used the .51 caliber often tri-pod mounted.

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