MG15
While the German-made MG 15 originated as a defensive weapon for aircraft, by the time World War II came around, it was being utilized by German soldiers on the ground. Refitted for infantry use, this LMG fired from an open bolt, feeding the 7.92 mm cartridge from a 75-round magazine. The magazine’s unique shape comes from the even distribution of ammunition on either side of the open bolt.
Bazooka
When it came to stopping armored vehicles, the United States Army called upon the 2.36-inch M1A1 anti-tank rocket launcher, commonly known as the Bazooka. A combination of rocket-powered weaponry and shaped charge technology, it represents one of the earliest instances of anti-tank weaponry. While not without its technical problems, the original Bazooka was copied, improved-upon and kept in use for many years.
