Panzergrenadiers
My apologies to DRG. I should have stated the 1943 TOE as my working source, and this pattern is confirmed from the combat sources that I've had access to.
Also I should state that most of the game is SUPERB. I can heartily congratulate you guys at the CW for an excellent job. I've really enjoyed the WinSPMBT variant.
Given your points about playability, that I will concede... I'd forgotten the 'evilness' of real players!!!
However I can confirm that the 1943 SPW mounted pzgr troops did use two MG42's per section. This fits into German combat doctrine where the SPW pzgr troops were used in a heavy combat role, either as spearhead or firebrigade troops.
Would recommend an additional section per platoon, plus the modified section as standard. Also add to all late 1943 infantry/panzergrenadier companies 6xPanzerschrek teams.
An independent query... DRG, what is the evidence as to how widespread usage of the Stg44 was prior to autumn 1944? The TOE file has the Stg44 available from Jan 44.
Though from what I understand the Stg44 was not put into truly industrial scale production until the summer of 1944, and does not appear in any photographs or combat reports really until the autumn. Though it may have seen earlier use in the East.
I am also aware of the combat evaluation tests undertaken (chiefly by equipping a tried unit with the weapons and then asking questions - SS Wiking was one such unit in the autumn of 1943).
Thank you for your patience with me!
Richard
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