The Dark Reason MG34 Was Too Perfect for War

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The Dark Reason MG34 Was Too Perfect for War How did this weapon manage to stay in frontline service from the start of the war to the very end, even after a newer, better model supposedly replaced it? The answer starts with the MG34. It was the most advanced machine gun when it first appeared on the battlefield, built to handle multiple roles in combat. What many people don’t know is that it was developed in complete secrecy before the war even began. Most have heard about the terrifying effectiveness of German machine guns in World War II, but the reason they were so devastating on Allied troops had a lot to do with the smaller details — from how the guns were carried, how ammunition was stored, to how the crews were trained and how entire squads were structured around their firepower. Even after the MG42 entered service, the MG34 continued to be used until the end of the war. And now you’re going to see why. Chapters: 0:00 Why MG34 Stayed in Service 0:45 Why MG34 Was So Advanced 2:10 How Germany Built It Secretly 4:00 Inside a German Machine Gun Squad 6:00 What Made MG34 So Effective 8:00 Why MG42 Replaced It