AUTOMATIC WEAPONS: AMERICAN VS. GERMAN — Part 2 | The Archive Project

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Compares the Thompson and M3 submachine guns with the .34 and .42 caliber German automatic pistols (9mm). Studies differences in the construction of the weapons and compares their ammunition. The pieces are test-fired, free style and mounted, for accuracy. Demonstrates the superior performance by U.S. weapons, pointing out that the German guns sacrifice speed of fire for accuracy.

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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1945-01-01

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3:11

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