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WWII German submachine gun
The MP 40 is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Developed in Nazi Germany, it saw service with the Axis forces during World War II and extensive use post-war globally with various fighting forces. Wikipedia →
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📚 Books worth reading
MP 38 and MP 40 Submachine GunsAlejandro de Quesada, Johnny Shumate · 2012
The MP40 Submachine GunMike Ingram · 2001- 📕The MP40 MaschinenpistoleFrank Iannamico · 1998
Mp38, 40 40/1 & 41 SubmachineG. de Vries & B. J. Martens · 2002
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