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What size were the bullets fired from an American machine gun in world war 2?
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American Heavy Machine Guns in WW2 fired .30 caliber rounds. The .50 caliber machine gun was 0.50 caliber which is 1/2-inch diameter and about 2 inches long. The shell before firing is about 6 inches in length.
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Were there fifty caliber bullets used in World War 2?
Yes. The .50 caliber machine gun was developed for use on armored vehicles. A lighter version was designed for use in aircraft.
Value of a World War 1 1918 vickers machine gun?
Because of this machine gun the military stratagy had changed instead of linking arms and marching straight at your enemy firing like they did in the revolutionary war. Trench warfare was invented so you can not be hit by the raging bullets.
What do all World War 2 bullets look like?
Much like bullets today. There are many different kinds of bullets, but the appearance has not changed much in 100 years.
Does a world war 1 biplane have unlimited bullets?
No
What guns did American soldiers use in ww1?
Machine guns came into widespread use in WWI. These fired the standard rifle cartridge but featured heavy construction, elaborate mountings, and water cooling mechanisms that enabled heavy fire with excellent accuracy, but was too cumbersome to move quickly. The Maxim was the most used machine gun of World War I.
How did 2 bullets lead to 20 million deaths?
These were the two bullets that were fired to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His death sparked World War I.
Informaton about the machine guns used during world war 1?
The machine guns were used because they fired more bullets faster and were an easier way to defend trenches without using a bolt-action rifle. They were not only more powerful but required less manpower to be used.
Was World War 2 ever physically fought like with bullets?
Does this answer your question? The US manufactured over 1,000,000 bullets a week for World War 2 to be fired from about 20 different small arms and airplanes.
Where were the 1st shots fired that started the American Revolution?
The first shots fired in the American Revolution, often referred to as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World," were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts.
Do the bullets really penetrate the water in World War 2 like in 'Saving Private Ryan'?
No, not really. High powered ammo, like that fired from German light machine guns and rifles, will break apart on entry into water. See Mythbusters Episode 34
who fired first shot in the American Revolutionary War?
No one knows who fired the "shot heard around the world."acually they were fired in lexington,Massachusetts
Location of the shot heard around the world?
The "shot heard round the world" was fired at Lexington.
What did the machine gun do in World War 1?
Machine guns were used to kill or injure soldiers on the opposing army.
How many bullits can a World War 2 machine gun fire per min?
about 500 rounds(bullets) per minute
Who fired the shot heard around the world?
No one knows who fired the first shot at Lexington beginning the American Revolution. In Europe, Gavrilo Princip fired the shot that killed the Archduke Ferdinand and ignited World War 1.
Why were the shots fired at Lexington and concord referred to as the shots fired around the world?
The shots were considered to be the beginning of the American Revolution, and the American Revolution had worldwide impact. The beginning events were "heard around the world" because of the eventual impact of what followed.
In what war was the 'shot heard round the world fired?
The American Revolutionary War. (Battle of Lexington)
