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Most hated (by recipient) weapon

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by skunk works, May 17, 2006.

  1. Hawkerace

    Hawkerace Member

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    Being a soviet troop charging into the Mg 42

    and also, if I ran out of Ammo :/
     
  2. Sadsac

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    Most feared by the `Jerry' infantry - the POXIT fused shell. When bursting 30 ft above it gave everyone in range `a dose' !! Close-proximity fuse - invented by the British, passed to America for means of production. Patton's refusal to pass his POXIT shells to Monty for Market-Garden contributed to the late (non ?) arrival `in time' !!

    Sad Eh !! Sadsac (new here).
     
  3. John Dudek

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    I'd hate to be on the receiving end of a nebelwerfer "Screaming Meemie" barrage.
     
  4. skunk works

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    Flechette rounds,
    be they in a 12 Guage, M79, 105 or 120 mm round.
    I've heard from Nam vets that at times they found enemy soldiers
    "pinned" to trees.
    First dropped from aeroplanes in WW 1, and were said to be capable of piercing helmets.
    WW 2 use is unclear, thought to violate the Geneva Convention.
    Standard equipment of IDF.
    The APDS is one as well, but not to the amount of 5,000 in a 105.
     
  5. Panzerknacker

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    I would probably have to say being a Japanese Soldier on say, Tarawa, not only do I have a mean SOB Marine coming for me, but he's got a flamethrower...I'm thinking I'm about to have a pretty bad day!!!

    To use, I would have to say a Garand is a great weapon, but I'd really love to be equipped with a Thompson. However, a properly sighted and oiled K98 wouldn't be too shabby
     
  6. ScreamingEagleMG42

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    Lets be honest here. The worst weapon to be killed by would be bayonet.
     
  7. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    No, teeth!
     
  8. Sloniksp

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    Dont know about that, I would rather be bayoneted then being stuck in a sinking submarine!!!
     
  9. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    I understand some (well, most) people in this forum would be quite happy to oblige you.
     
  10. Sloniksp

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    Ha thank god you guys dont know of my where abouts!!
     
  11. Richard

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    Give me a sub any day, implosion and it's all over.

    A bayonet on the other hand slow and painful.
     
  12. Joe

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    Naplam!
     
  13. Stefan

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    You say that but you'd be amazed what our sources can find out...

    I think I'd rather be an infantryman running the risk of being bayonetted than a submariner trapped in a stinking can for days, weeks or months on end. Then again, I'm clausterophobic...
     
  14. Iroh

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    In Panzer I tank as a driver facing 2 t-34/85 duh..
     
  15. Joe

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    Exepept the Panzer I was not used when the T34/85 was around.
     
  16. Iroh

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    Ups...Sorry i mean Pz IV
     
  17. PzJgr

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    And would still not be used (or survive)..............

    [​IMG]

    And this only having looked at a T-34.
     
  18. Sloniksp

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    :rofl:
     

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