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Why was the Thompson classified as a sub machine gun and not a assault rifle?
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The Thompson is classified as a submachine gun because it fires a pistol cartridge (.45mm) not a rifle cartridge. Another example would be the German MP-40 which used a 9mm cartridge or the M3 "Grease Gun" which fired either .45 or 9mm.
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What is the movie where a girl has a machine as her leg?
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