The German MG42 is one of the most iconic weapons of WWII. American GIs called it the "Buzz Saw." What was especially unique and deadly about the weapon?
Answer It had a high rate of fire.
The MG42 could fire off rounds at an absolutely blistering pace, between 1,200 to 1,800 rounds per minute, which gave it an instantly recognizable sound to any soldier in the area.
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