Weapons of Choice for the Allies and the Axis during World War II

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World War II culminated in a global war. The countries that submitted to the onslaught of WWII included the United States, Germany, and the Soviet Union. By picking a pistol and long rifle from each country used during the war, one can quickly perceive which country had more fighting power and controlled the fronts of the battle line. The weapons of choice of the United States consisted of the Colt 1911 and the M1 Garand. The Colt 1911 was a huge caliber pistol with a .45 ACP scorching down the barrel. It packed a huge punch when it hit you, but only at close quarters, its effective range was only 246 feet. The M1 Grand also was a big caliber with the 30-06 Springfield, that rifle could break your shoulder if you were not careful. It had great range; it was effective up to 3,954 feet. Nazi Germany, which caused the war, used the Luger P08 and the Mauser Kar 98K. The Luger was a unique pistol because of its toggle top. (bayonetstrength.150m.com) To load the gun, you had to pull up on a lever on top of the gun. This pistol's high accuracy rate was due to its 7.65mm round; it also had an effective range of 492 feet, respectable for a pistol. Germany’s long rifle, the Mauser Kar 98K was a brutal weapon. Its caliber, a 7.92mm made long-range shots possible for the Germans. Its effective range is a whopping 5,907 feet. (Militaryfactory.com) Allied with Germany, at least allies until Hitler tried overtaking the country, the Soviet Union had many great types of weapons, including the Tokarev TT-30 and the Mosin-Nagant 1891. The Tokarev TT-30, an exquisite pistol, fired a 7.62x25mm round screaming down the barrel lethal up to 492 feet. The long rifle choice for the Soviets, the Mosin-Nagant1891 fired the 7.62x54mm round that could put ... ... middle of paper ... ... ballistics chart & coefficient gundata.org.” 30-0 Ballistics chart & coefficient gundata.org N.p., N.D Web 14 Apr, 2014. Http://Gundata.org/blog/post/30-06-ballistics-chart “Bolt Action Rifles.” Bolt Action rifles. N.p, N.D Web, 13 Apr, 2014. Http://www.boyonetstrengnth.isom.com/weapons/infantry_weapons_of_war_tw.htm “Cost of WW2 Weapons – other weapons.” WWII fourms.N.p., N.D. Web. 14 Apr, 2014. http://www.ww2f.com/topic/20451-cost-of-ww2-weapons “Revolvers & Semi Automatic pistols.” Revolvers & Semi automatic pistols. N.p, N.D. Web. 13 Apr 2014. Http://www.boyonetstrengnth.isom.com/weapons/infantry_weapons_of_war_tw.htm “World war 2 weapons.” World War 2. N.p, N.D Web. 12 Apr, 2014. http://www.militaryfactory.com/worldwar2/weapons/asp “World war 2 weapons.” World War 2 Weapons. N.p, N.D Web. 11 Apr, 2014. http://www.militaryfactory.com/worldwar2/weapons/asp

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