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MG42

A German machine gun that lays down heavy fire in Medal of Honor: Vanguard.

The MG42 is a German general-purpose machine gun featured in Medal of Honor: Vanguard.

Quick Facts

Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
General-purpose machine gun
Caliber
7.92×57 mm (2.24 in) Mauser
Feed system
Belt-fed (Linkless or Disintegrating)
Primary role
Area denial and suppression
Common deployment
Static defensive positions

Lore & Background

In the game, the MG42 is used by German forces. It appears as an enemy weapon, notably in the third mission during Operation Market Garden, where Sgt. Keegan's squad encounters heavy fire from MG42 machine gun emplacements throughout the town of Grave.

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