Weapons

Allied Weapons

COLT .45

When the opposition gets close, close your hand on your Colt .45. Reliable and accurate, the Colt .45 is the finest American military sidearm ever made. Each of seven rounds in your clip can deliver lethal force against well-protected opposition. The kick is heavy.

M1 GARAND

Popular for its caliber, muzzle velocity and semi-automatic capabilities, the Garand has proven to be superior over earlier, bolt-action rifles. However, its eight round clip is difficult to reload when partially used; in the field, soldiers tend to fire off all eight rounds before loading a fresh clip. When automatically emptying a spent clip, the M1 Garand emits a distinct "ping" sound.

SPRINGFIELD '03 SNIPER RIFLE

The internal magazine used in the Springfield 1903 sniper rifle is only five rounds, so snipers often use the Colt .45 as a sidearm. Because the position of the scope significantly obstructs the clip feed, rounds have to be inserted one at a time. This accurate weapon does expose you to return fire.Make your first shot count.

THOMSON SUB-MACHINE GUN

Although many complain about the weight of the Tommy gun, it performs as designed; a rapid-firing sweep-and-clear weapon for close quarters. Its 30-round clip can be emptied in less than three seconds.

BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (BAR)

Unloaded, the Browning Automatic Rifle is a load. Loaded and ready to fire, it is worth its weight. Use it as a "base of fire" weapon to cover advancing troops. Has a 20-round clip.

MARK II FRAG GRENADE

The lethal range of this hand grenade is 50 yards, so when you throw a Mark II grenade, duck and stay down until it has detonated. Two grenades are standard-issue for each GI.

BAZOOKA

A simple weapon, the Bazooka propels a three-pound rocket-mounted grenade in the direction where the tube is pointed. Early models required two soldiers to operate, one to fire and one to load. And, they were often dangerous. However, design flaws have been eliminated, and the Bazooka has become an effective field weapon.

WINCHESTER SHOTGUN

Originally designed as a police weapon, the Winchester Shotgun packs a short, solid punch. This solid-framed, pump action shotgun houses a 20-inch barrel that creates a wide dispersal pattern in the vicinity of the shooter.

Axis Weapons

WALTHER P38

The lean P38 semi-automatic pistol is a weapon for the long haul. Its reliable firing mechanism makes it a favorite among officers of the wehrmacht.

MAUSER KAR 98K

This repeating rifle with a blunted nose is in the hands of all German soldiers for basic training. For many, it is their only weapon in combat yet is useful in most situations.

KAR 98 SNIPER RIFLE

Adding a ZF41 2.5x scope or a ZF42 5x scope to the KAR 98K turns it into an effective sniping weapon. In dense areas of Western Europe, snipers are a persistant threat.

MP40 SUBMACHINE GUN

A simple technical innovation to the hammer eliminated problems of the MP38, and the MP40 was born. Effective in close combat and clean in construction, the MP40 is very cheap to make, as its parts are machine stamped.

STG44 STURMGEWEHR

Tests among German engineers have shown that their standard rifle cartridges are too long and too difficult to target in fully automatic weapons, so the StG44 Sturmgewehr fires a shorter cartridge. In meeting Hitler's demands for increased production of submachine guns and light machine guns, the StG44 is considered a resounding achievement in technology and production.

STIELHANDGRENATE

A well-designed grenade delivers two lethal weapons: the concussive force of the explosion and the fragments of the grenade shell. the Stielhandgrenate, or "Stick Hand Grenade" in German, can be thrown considerable distances because of its shape. However, it is not an effective fragmentaion weapon.

PANZERSCHRECK

The larger cousin of the Panzerfaust, the Panzerschreck propels a rocket-powered grenade from a shoulder-held tube. A rough shield with a small opening for aiming provides the operator with some protection from the exaust blast of the rocket.