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Major

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Did the AH's use the Maxim MG 08/15 LMG? If so, did they intigrate it into all infantry units, just Stoss units or set up seperate detachments?


Hope this post is okay since it does not discuss a vehicle.


Chris



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Hello!


It is unlikely the MG08/15 was bought by Austria Hungary; I've seen no photo evidence, or documentaion to suggest it had.


AS you likely know, the KuK used the Schwarzlose MG.  It was comparitively light when compared to a Vickers, or Maxim.   Additionally, though the system was designed to utilize a tri-pod( the configuration most often seen with the weapon) it was supplied with a shoulder stock extention that could be bolted to the receiver.  The carrying back-pack for the gun was fitted centrally with a steel sleeve to accept the gun's pinion, and in demands of expediency, could be utilized as a extemperized block mount for firing.


After the success of the MG08/15 was noted, a bipod was developed to clamp over the foward portion of the water jacket; which, when utilized with the shoulder stock, made  the Schwarzlose a reasonably successful assault weapon.



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Thanks,


I have never seen any photos either. I am curious because by 1918 LMG's were wide spread on the Western Front.


Thanks again!



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