Re: Panzergrenadiers
The strangeness of a MMG assigned to each section also ignores the use of the MMG in combat. It is not used in the manner of the LMG - aiming direct at small groups.
MMG are used singly, or in groups, to hose down an area-arc (often overlapping) - former Vickers machine-gunner Robin Neillands described it as a 'mad minute' of firing.
One of my sources has the Panzergrenadiers (truck and SPW mounted) having 4xMMG at a company heavy platoon (including 2x81mm mortar, sometimes 2x75mm inf-guns).
As a fighting formation, this would be more sensible, emphasising on organic fire-support, fitting the doctrinal emphasis on low-level initiative.
More 'stones from afar' to annoy anyone...
Richard
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