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The most common rifle in WWI would have been: * the Russion 7.62R Mosin Nagant Model 91; * the British and Commonwealth .303 Lee Enfield No.1 MK III; * the German 7.92 mm Gew98 (later shortened and designated the 98K) Mauser; * the French 8x50R Berthier and Lebel rifles (both used in huge quantities); * the Italian 6.5mm Carcano; * the Austrian 8x50R Steyr-Mannlicher M1895; and, * the American 30.06 Springfield (M1903) and P17 Enfield. Additonally, both some South African troops in central Africa and Portugese troops in both Africa and Europe used the 7 mm Mauser, typically in the Gew88 pattern. Regards Richard Wm Short
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What country used rifles in world war 1?
ALL nations that were involved in WW I used rifles. While the most common use was by Infantrymen, soldiers in all branches of the military would have reason to use rifles- whether they were artillery, Armor, Cavalry, or Supply personnel. Rifles (and handguns) were even used by pilots.
What where the 2 most common diseases in the trench in world war?
the most common disease in the world is h.i.v, aids.
Role of Germany during World War 2?
the Germans used weapons like rifles machineguns and smgs.during the war Germany armies occupied most of Europe.
What do the most decorated US soldier in World War 1 and the most decorated US soldier in World War 2 have in common?
They were from Texas
Did any World War 1 rifle ever have scopes?
Standard infantry rifles did not, but there were scoped rifles used for sniping during WWI.
Did World War 2 solders have rifles?
Yes. Especially towards the start of the war, bolt action and semi automatic rifles were the most common infantry weapon used.
What is the most common German infantry weapon during World War 1?
The rifles most commonly used by the major combatants were, among the Allies, the Lee-Enfield
How many rifles were used in World War 2?
Over 100 million rifles were used during World War 2.
What rifles did the US use in world war 1?
The M1917 Enfield rifle, although the Springfield 'O3 was fairly common as well.
What country used rifles in world war 1?
ALL nations that were involved in WW I used rifles. While the most common use was by Infantrymen, soldiers in all branches of the military would have reason to use rifles- whether they were artillery, Armor, Cavalry, or Supply personnel. Rifles (and handguns) were even used by pilots.
What where the 2 most common diseases in the trench in world war?
the most common disease in the world is h.i.v, aids.
Did soldiers in World War 1 use rifles?
yes they did
What was used in World War 1 by all soldiers?
Rifles.
What used by all soldiers in World War 1?
Rifles.
What did they have for weapons in World War I?
m4 rifles and Steyr AUG
What is the most common world war 1 name?
John
Role of Germany during World War 2?
the Germans used weapons like rifles machineguns and smgs.during the war Germany armies occupied most of Europe.
