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  2. Welrod - Wikipedia

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    It is derived from "Wel" from "Welwyn" (a prefix used by covert equipment designed by Station IX) and "rod", gangland slang for gun, as a way to obscure its purpose. [1] The Welrod is designed for use by irregular forces and resistance groups, and is an extremely quiet gun due to its integrated silencer. Approximately 2,800 were made in wartime ...

  3. List of World War II infantry weapons - Wikipedia

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    MG 08 (About 1,000 guns used by Finnish coastal troops during Continuation War. During late Continuation War relatively small number was also issued to fortification units.) [148] Vickers machine gun (About 100 machine guns used by coastal troops and home front units) [148] Goryunov SG-43 (Captured)

  4. List of World War II weapons of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Various firearms used by the United States military during World War II, displayed at the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax County, Virginia. The following is a list of World War II weapons of the United States, which includes firearm, artillery, vehicles, vessels, and other support equipment known to have been used by the United States Armed Forces—namely the United States Army, United ...

  5. List of World War II firearms of Germany - Wikipedia

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    Used primarily by the Feldgendarmerie in World War II. MP40: Erma Werke: 9×19mm Parabellum: Wehrmacht Waffen-SS Fallschirmjäger Gestapo: The MP40 is an improved version of MP38, utilizing stamped metal parts for easier mass production and the standard issue submachine gun in World War II. MP41: Haenel 9×19mm Parabellum: Waffen-SS

  6. List of World War II weapons - Wikipedia

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    World War II saw rapid technological innovation in response to the needs of the various combatants. Many different weapons systems evolved as a result. Many different weapons systems evolved as a result.

  7. 2 cm Flak 30, Flak 38 and Flakvierling 38 - Wikipedia

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    The Flak 30 (Flugzeugabwehrkanone 30) and improved Flak 38 were 20 mm anti-aircraft guns used by various German forces throughout World War II.It was not only the primary German light anti-aircraft gun but by far the most numerously produced German artillery piece throughout the war. [1]

  8. FP-45 Liberator - Wikipedia

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    The FP-45 Liberator is a handgun manufactured by the United States military during World War II for use by resistance forces in occupied territories. The Liberator was never issued to American or other Allied troops, and there are few documented instances of the weapon being used for its intended purpose; this was compounded by the intended recipients – irregulars and resistance fighters ...

  9. List of German military equipment of World War II - Wikipedia

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    This page contains a list of equipment used the German military of World War II.Germany used a number of type designations for their weapons. In some cases, the type designation and series number (i.e. FlaK 30) are sufficient to identify a system, but occasionally multiple systems of the same type are developed at the same time and share a partial designation.