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Old 01-03-2016, 12:35 PM   #122
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Originally Posted by nightfighter View Post
My understanding is that Hitler came up with the name Sturmgewehr 44 for the new improved German battle rifle. Loosely translated it is assault weapon, as he wanted it to be used to "storm" enemy positions.
Interesting how Hitler added the pistol grip and extended round magazine to make it look more scary
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