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Unlike many modern first person shooters, ''Battlefield'' treats handguns as a part of a player's "kit" and therefore switching to another faction's kit (i.e., playing as the Red Army, killing a German sniper, and stealing his rifle) will result in changing handguns. This is, in reality, purely cosmetic, as both sidearms are functionally the same. | Unlike many modern first person shooters, ''Battlefield'' treats handguns as a part of a player's "kit" and therefore switching to another faction's kit (i.e., playing as the Red Army, killing a German sniper, and stealing his rifle) will result in changing handguns. This is, in reality, purely cosmetic, as both sidearms are functionally the same. | ||
− | + | ==Walther P38== | |
The [[Walther P38]] is the standard pistol for all Axis forces, including the German, Italian, and Japanese forces despite Japan ''never'' issuing it to their forces. The main sidearms for the Italians and Japanese were the [[Beretta M1935]] and [[Nambu Type 14]] respectively. Nevertheles, the in-game Walther has black grips and a silver finish. | The [[Walther P38]] is the standard pistol for all Axis forces, including the German, Italian, and Japanese forces despite Japan ''never'' issuing it to their forces. The main sidearms for the Italians and Japanese were the [[Beretta M1935]] and [[Nambu Type 14]] respectively. Nevertheles, the in-game Walther has black grips and a silver finish. | ||
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[[Image:BF1942 Walther P38 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Finishing the reload animation makes him look far too happy to be on a modern battlefield.]] | [[Image:BF1942 Walther P38 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Finishing the reload animation makes him look far too happy to be on a modern battlefield.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1911== | |
The [[M1911]] (just referred as "Colt") is the standard sidearm for all Allied forces. Its portrayal is highly inaccurate, shown as a double-action handgun, and firing from an eight round magazine. While this would be possible when reloading with a round in the chamber, the player pulls back the slide whenever a reload is initiated. This is because it is just a reskin of the game's other handgun, inflicting the same damage, having the same capacity and rate of fire, and being just as accurate. | The [[M1911]] (just referred as "Colt") is the standard sidearm for all Allied forces. Its portrayal is highly inaccurate, shown as a double-action handgun, and firing from an eight round magazine. While this would be possible when reloading with a round in the chamber, the player pulls back the slide whenever a reload is initiated. This is because it is just a reskin of the game's other handgun, inflicting the same damage, having the same capacity and rate of fire, and being just as accurate. | ||
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Submachine guns, rather than being issued to officers or scouts (the former because they don't exist; the later because they use sniper rifles instead) are the mainstay of ''Battlefield'''s Medic Class. SMGs have roughly equivalent stopping power (which is realistically depicted as identical to the handguns), so the only real difference between them is their capacity. Some of the expansion maps feature suppressed SMGs, for variety's sake. | Submachine guns, rather than being issued to officers or scouts (the former because they don't exist; the later because they use sniper rifles instead) are the mainstay of ''Battlefield'''s Medic Class. SMGs have roughly equivalent stopping power (which is realistically depicted as identical to the handguns), so the only real difference between them is their capacity. Some of the expansion maps feature suppressed SMGs, for variety's sake. | ||
− | + | ==Bergmann MP18== | |
The [[Bergmann MP18]] is the standard weapon for the Japanese and Russian Medic classes. Its magazine is the 32-round box type of the later MP28 rather than the original TM 08 drum used during WWI, and like the Sten the player grips the magazine which increases the risk of jamming the weapon. | The [[Bergmann MP18]] is the standard weapon for the Japanese and Russian Medic classes. Its magazine is the 32-round box type of the later MP28 rather than the original TM 08 drum used during WWI, and like the Sten the player grips the magazine which increases the risk of jamming the weapon. | ||
While the MP18 did see some use by both factions (the former in very limited capacity, the latter as a captured weapon), it would make much more sense for them to be using the [[Type 100 submachine gun]] and [[PPSh-41]] respectively. | While the MP18 did see some use by both factions (the former in very limited capacity, the latter as a captured weapon), it would make much more sense for them to be using the [[Type 100 submachine gun]] and [[PPSh-41]] respectively. | ||
[[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18/I with 20-round box magazine accepting MP28 mag-well, what the MP18 was originally designed with and retrofitted with post-WWI - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP18I.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18/I with 20-round box magazine accepting MP28 mag-well, what the MP18 was originally designed with and retrofitted with post-WWI - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | + | ==MP40== | |
The [[MP40]] is the standard weapon for the German and Italian Medic classes. While the Italians used MP40s to some extent, their main submachine gun was the [[Beretta Model 38]]. | The [[MP40]] is the standard weapon for the German and Italian Medic classes. While the Italians used MP40s to some extent, their main submachine gun was the [[Beretta Model 38]]. | ||
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942 MP.40 Round Chambered.jpg|thumb|none|600px|before chambering a round in the weapon. Since the MP.40 fires from an open bolt, this shouldn't be necessary or even possible.]] | [[Image:BF1942 MP.40 Round Chambered.jpg|thumb|none|600px|before chambering a round in the weapon. Since the MP.40 fires from an open bolt, this shouldn't be necessary or even possible.]] | ||
− | + | ==Sten MK.II== | |
The [[Sten Mk II|Sten Mk.II Submachine Gun]] serves as an alternative for the British and as the standard for the Free French Forces Medic class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome''. A suppressed version, the [[Sten Mk IIS|Sten Mk.IIS]] is also available in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII'' for the SAS Medic class. | The [[Sten Mk II|Sten Mk.II Submachine Gun]] serves as an alternative for the British and as the standard for the Free French Forces Medic class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome''. A suppressed version, the [[Sten Mk IIS|Sten Mk.IIS]] is also available in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII'' for the SAS Medic class. | ||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk.II 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk.II 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
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[[Image:BF 1942 Aiming the Suppressed STEN.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier "aims" his Sten, giving us a better look at the model, including its apparently empty magazine.]] | [[Image:BF 1942 Aiming the Suppressed STEN.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same soldier "aims" his Sten, giving us a better look at the model, including its apparently empty magazine.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1A1 Thompson== | |
The [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the American, British, and Canadian Medic classes. While the latter two factions made use of Thompsons during the early part of the war, they later made much more use of the Sten after it was developed although Thompsons would persist in service with both until the end of the war. | The [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the American, British, and Canadian Medic classes. While the latter two factions made use of Thompsons during the early part of the war, they later made much more use of the Sten after it was developed although Thompsons would persist in service with both until the end of the war. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun - .45 ACP]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
− | + | ==Browning Automatic 5== | |
Introduced in the expansion pack ''Secret Weapons of WWII,'' the [[Browning Auto-5|Browning Automatic 5]] is issued to the SAS Engineer class and is simply called "shotgun." It is the first shotgun in the series, and is extremely lethal in close quarters. Due to the game not having the ability to keep tracking individual shells (as the only other internally fed weapons are bolt action snipers with stripper clips), the A-5 has an extremely odd reload, wherein the player awkwardly tilts the weapon, apparently inserts a few shells, then pulls the charging lever; ammo is represented in full magazines, as it is for all other guns, and reloading from a non-empty magazine will result in lost shells. | Introduced in the expansion pack ''Secret Weapons of WWII,'' the [[Browning Auto-5|Browning Automatic 5]] is issued to the SAS Engineer class and is simply called "shotgun." It is the first shotgun in the series, and is extremely lethal in close quarters. Due to the game not having the ability to keep tracking individual shells (as the only other internally fed weapons are bolt action snipers with stripper clips), the A-5 has an extremely odd reload, wherein the player awkwardly tilts the weapon, apparently inserts a few shells, then pulls the charging lever; ammo is represented in full magazines, as it is for all other guns, and reloading from a non-empty magazine will result in lost shells. | ||
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There are several kinds of rifles in ''Battlefield 1942''. Bolt-action rifles are only available to two classes: the Scout (who function as snipers) and the Engineer. The main difference between the two is that Scout rifles are issued a scope and less ammo, while Engineer rifles have more ammo. Some other rifles are exclusive to one or the other. Some factions' Assault classes use automatic rifles instead of light machine guns. | There are several kinds of rifles in ''Battlefield 1942''. Bolt-action rifles are only available to two classes: the Scout (who function as snipers) and the Engineer. The main difference between the two is that Scout rifles are issued a scope and less ammo, while Engineer rifles have more ammo. Some other rifles are exclusive to one or the other. Some factions' Assault classes use automatic rifles instead of light machine guns. | ||
− | + | ==Fallschirmjägergewehr 42== | |
The [[FG 42|Fallschirmjägergewehr 42]] (using its long form name) serves as an alternative to the STG-44 that is given to the Waffen SS Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | The [[FG 42|Fallschirmjägergewehr 42]] (using its long form name) serves as an alternative to the STG-44 that is given to the Waffen SS Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | ||
[[Image:FG421stPattern.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:FG421stPattern.jpg|thumb|none|480px|Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
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[[File:BF1942 FG42 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Oddly, the last half of the reload has an odd bit where the rifle is held up, the soldier flicks a lever and releases the bolt.]] | [[File:BF1942 FG42 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Oddly, the last half of the reload has an odd bit where the rifle is held up, the soldier flicks a lever and releases the bolt.]] | ||
− | + | ==Gewehr 43 w/scope== | |
The [[Gewehr 43|Gewehr 43 w/ ZF4 scope]] is the standard weapon for Waffen SS Sniper class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | The [[Gewehr 43|Gewehr 43 w/ ZF4 scope]] is the standard weapon for Waffen SS Sniper class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | ||
[[Image:Gew 43.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gewehr 43 with ZF4 Scope - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:Gew 43.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gewehr 43 with ZF4 Scope - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
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[[File:BF1942 Gewehr 43 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With a little bit of clipping through the odd second scope mount as well as his arms revealing the fact he's a German ghost soldier.]] | [[File:BF1942 Gewehr 43 Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|With a little bit of clipping through the odd second scope mount as well as his arms revealing the fact he's a German ghost soldier.]] | ||
− | + | ==Karabiner 98k== | |
The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard weapon for all Axis Engineers, and the scoped variant is the standard weapon for all Axis Scouts. The Italians and Japanese should instead be using their own rifles, the [[Carcano]] and [[Arisaka]] respectively. | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard weapon for all Axis Engineers, and the scoped variant is the standard weapon for all Axis Scouts. The Italians and Japanese should instead be using their own rifles, the [[Carcano]] and [[Arisaka]] respectively. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | + | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I== | |
− | The [[ | + | The [[Lee-Enfield Rifle Series|Lee-Enfield No.4 MK I]] is the standard weapon for the US Army, British and Russian Engineer classes. A bayonet version is available in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome'' for the Allied Engineer classes. The US Army should be using the [[M1 Garand]] or [[M1 Carbine]] and the Russians should be using a [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin-Nagant]] carbine. |
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BF 1942 Unscoped Lee-Enfield Idle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Army Ranger Engineer holds a Lee-Enfield while taking part in a battle near the Eagle's Nest, wondering why, if he must carry the wrong rifle, he can't at least have a full magazine for it.]] | [[Image:BF 1942 Unscoped Lee-Enfield Idle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US Army Ranger Engineer holds a Lee-Enfield while taking part in a battle near the Eagle's Nest, wondering why, if he must carry the wrong rifle, he can't at least have a full magazine for it.]] | ||
− | + | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)== | |
− | The [[ | + | The [[Lee-Enfield Rifle Series|Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)]] is the standard weapon for all Allied Scouts. This is highly incorrect, as it should only be available to British and Commonwealth soldiers; it also has a capacity of five rounds, half that of the real rifle. The American Scouts should instead be armed with scoped [[Springfield M1903]] rifles and the Russian scouts should be armed with scoped [[Mosin Nagant Rifle|Mosin-Nagant M91/30]] rifles. |
[[Image:Smle4mk1t.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) - .303 British]] | [[Image:Smle4mk1t.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:BF 1942 Scoped Lee-Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A very confused US Army Ranger wields a scoped Lee-Enfield SMLE during an American raid on the Eagle's Nest. In reality, he should be carrying a scoped [[Springfield M1903]] or [[M1 Garand]]; more bizarrely, the rifle only ever has five rounds in the magazine, despite the SMLE's main advantage being a 10-round capacity. This is likely for balance, as the rifle is functionally identical to the German Mauser 98k.]] | [[Image:BF 1942 Scoped Lee-Enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A very confused US Army Ranger wields a scoped Lee-Enfield SMLE during an American raid on the Eagle's Nest. In reality, he should be carrying a scoped [[Springfield M1903]] or [[M1 Garand]]; more bizarrely, the rifle only ever has five rounds in the magazine, despite the SMLE's main advantage being a 10-round capacity. This is likely for balance, as the rifle is functionally identical to the German Mauser 98k.]] | ||
[[Image:BF 1942 Lee-Enfield Bolt Animation.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS sniper, someone who should actually carry this rifle, works the bolt, while hunting the man who told him it can only hold five rounds at a time.]] | [[Image:BF 1942 Lee-Enfield Bolt Animation.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS sniper, someone who should actually carry this rifle, works the bolt, while hunting the man who told him it can only hold five rounds at a time.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1 Garand== | |
The [[M1 Garand]] appears as the main battle rifle for the USMC Engineer class, although in real-life they didn't actually receive it until every order for the rifle in the US Army was fulfilled. It would make more sense for them to be using the [[Springfield M1903]] for the time being. | The [[M1 Garand]] appears as the main battle rifle for the USMC Engineer class, although in real-life they didn't actually receive it until every order for the rifle in the US Army was fulfilled. It would make more sense for them to be using the [[Springfield M1903]] for the time being. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
− | + | ==Type 5== | |
The extremely rare [[Type 5]], which never saw service, somehow replaces the equally incorrect Karabiner 98k as the standard weapon for the Japanese Engineer class. While it has the correct 10-round magazine capacity, it also has the very incorrect detachable magazine when it should be non-detachable and loaded with two 5-round [[Arisaka]] stripper clips. A more plausible choice for the Japanese engineer would be the [[Arisaka|Type 44 carbine]]. | The extremely rare [[Type 5]], which never saw service, somehow replaces the equally incorrect Karabiner 98k as the standard weapon for the Japanese Engineer class. While it has the correct 10-round magazine capacity, it also has the very incorrect detachable magazine when it should be non-detachable and loaded with two 5-round [[Arisaka]] stripper clips. A more plausible choice for the Japanese engineer would be the [[Arisaka|Type 44 carbine]]. | ||
[[Image:JapanType5.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Type 5 - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:JapanType5.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Type 5 - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
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Most "Assault Class" kits feature some form of easily man-portable LMG. Unlike the rifles and handguns, these weapons for the most part of have variable stats, although this mostly just pertains to magazine capacity. | Most "Assault Class" kits feature some form of easily man-portable LMG. Unlike the rifles and handguns, these weapons for the most part of have variable stats, although this mostly just pertains to magazine capacity. | ||
− | + | ==Breda Modello 30== | |
The [[Breda Modello 30]] is the standard weapon for the Italian Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome.'' It is incorrectly shown with a detachable magazine in lieu of a stripper clip which gave the already troubled weapon even more reliability issues. | The [[Breda Modello 30]] is the standard weapon for the Italian Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome.'' It is incorrectly shown with a detachable magazine in lieu of a stripper clip which gave the already troubled weapon even more reliability issues. | ||
[[Image:800px-Breda_30.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda Modello 30 - 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano]] | [[Image:800px-Breda_30.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda Modello 30 - 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942 Breda Modello 30 Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Che sera, sera'' he says, loading a new magazine into his LMG in a manner that should not work.]] | [[Image:BF1942 Breda Modello 30 Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Che sera, sera'' he says, loading a new magazine into his LMG in a manner that should not work.]] | ||
− | + | ==Bren Mk.2== | |
The [[Bren gun|Bren Mk.2 Light Machine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the SAS Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. The Canadians also made use of Brens during the war, but they were slightly different from the British models. | The [[Bren gun|Bren Mk.2 Light Machine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the SAS Assault class in the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. The Canadians also made use of Brens during the war, but they were slightly different from the British models. | ||
[[Image:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk.2 Light Machine Gun - .303 British]] | [[Image:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk.2 Light Machine Gun - .303 British]] | ||
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[[Image:BF 1942 Bren4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to break the monotony with some short range target practice, the gunner reloads his Bren and gives the charging handle a tug.]] | [[Image:BF 1942 Bren4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to break the monotony with some short range target practice, the gunner reloads his Bren and gives the charging handle a tug.]] | ||
− | + | ==Degtyaryov (DP) 28== | |
The [[Degtyaryov DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun (DP)]] is the standard weapon for the Russian Assault class. | The [[Degtyaryov DP Series Machine Gun|Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun (DP)]] is the standard weapon for the Russian Assault class. | ||
[[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun (DP) - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[Image:DP-28.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun (DP) - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
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[[File:BF1942 DP Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjoying the river view alongside the two T34's while he finishes reloading. ]] | [[File:BF1942 DP Reload 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Enjoying the river view alongside the two T34's while he finishes reloading. ]] | ||
− | + | ==M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle== | |
The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle]] is the standard weapon for American, British, and Free French Assault classes. The Brits should be using the [[Bren]] as their main LMG and the French could use the [[FM 24/29]] as they considered it superior to the BAR. | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle]] is the standard weapon for American, British, and Free French Assault classes. The Brits should be using the [[Bren]] as their main LMG and the French could use the [[FM 24/29]] as they considered it superior to the BAR. | ||
[[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|470px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|none|470px|M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942 Assault Class Pickup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American Assault Class pickup model is a very low resolution BAR.]] | [[Image:BF1942 Assault Class Pickup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The American Assault Class pickup model is a very low resolution BAR.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun== | |
The [[M1941 Johnson machine gun|M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the Canadian Assault class. It erroneously holds 30 rounds when it should hold 20. | The [[M1941 Johnson machine gun|M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun]] is the standard weapon for the Canadian Assault class. It erroneously holds 30 rounds when it should hold 20. | ||
[[File:JOHNSON M1941.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[File:JOHNSON M1941.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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[[File:BF1942 Johnson Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|There are a few interesting things with the reload animation. The first is that the modelers apparently confused the magazine well with the magazine, so part of the model that was supposed to be the magazine well is removed with the magazine during the reload. The second is that the charging handle is relocated to the left, when it's actually on the right.]] | [[File:BF1942 Johnson Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|There are a few interesting things with the reload animation. The first is that the modelers apparently confused the magazine well with the magazine, so part of the model that was supposed to be the magazine well is removed with the magazine during the reload. The second is that the charging handle is relocated to the left, when it's actually on the right.]] | ||
− | + | ==Type 99 Light Machine Gun== | |
The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is the main weapon for the Japanese Assault class, replacing the completely out-of-place [[Sturmgewehr 44]]. It is essentially a reskin to the Bren, but its fire rate sounds faster (which it actually was in real life), and its 30-round magazine holds only 20 as balance against the BAR. | The [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]] is the main weapon for the Japanese Assault class, replacing the completely out-of-place [[Sturmgewehr 44]]. It is essentially a reskin to the Bren, but its fire rate sounds faster (which it actually was in real life), and its 30-round magazine holds only 20 as balance against the BAR. | ||
[[image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[image:Type99LMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | ||
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=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
− | + | ==Gewehrgranatengerät== | |
The [[Gewehrgranatengerät Rifle Grenade Launcher]] is available for the K98k in the German engineer class with the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | The [[Gewehrgranatengerät Rifle Grenade Launcher]] is available for the K98k in the German engineer class with the expansion pack ''Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII''. | ||
[[File:Gewehrgranatgerat 41.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gewehrgranatengerät, mounted on Karabiner 98k rifle]] | [[File:Gewehrgranatgerat 41.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gewehrgranatengerät, mounted on Karabiner 98k rifle]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_ggg_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As shots draw near, he loads his launcher showing us at home that while he doesn't load a blank cartridge, he does at least load an actual grenade.]] | [[Image:BF1942_ggg_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As shots draw near, he loads his launcher showing us at home that while he doesn't load a blank cartridge, he does at least load an actual grenade.]] | ||
− | + | ==Panzerschreck== | |
The [[Panzerschreck]] is the standard weapon for all Axis Anti-Tank classes. While it's moderately logical for the Germans and Italians to use these weapons in the numbers they do (a better choice would be the Panzerfaust), things take a turn for the surreal when Japanese soldiers wield them ''during the Battle of Wake Island.'' | The [[Panzerschreck]] is the standard weapon for all Axis Anti-Tank classes. While it's moderately logical for the Germans and Italians to use these weapons in the numbers they do (a better choice would be the Panzerfaust), things take a turn for the surreal when Japanese soldiers wield them ''during the Battle of Wake Island.'' | ||
[[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Panzerschreck]] | [[Image:Tank h5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Panzerschreck]] | ||
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[[Image:Bf1942 Panzerschrek Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier, having managed to ''schrek'' an actual panzer, reloads his AT launcher.]] | [[Image:Bf1942 Panzerschrek Reload.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier, having managed to ''schrek'' an actual panzer, reloads his AT launcher.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1 Bazooka== | |
The [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M1 Bazooka]] is the standard weapon for all Allied Anti-Tank classes. The bazooka is surprisingly accurate at range and is lethal anywhere, making it an oddly effective sniper rifle. | The [[M1 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"|M1 Bazooka]] is the standard weapon for all Allied Anti-Tank classes. The bazooka is surprisingly accurate at range and is lethal anywhere, making it an oddly effective sniper rifle. | ||
[[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Bazooka]] | [[Image:Bazookasmithsonian.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1 Bazooka]] | ||
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=Explosives= | =Explosives= | ||
− | + | ==Mk 2 hand grenade== | |
The [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] is the standard frag grenade for Allied soldiers. | The [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] is the standard frag grenade for Allied soldiers. | ||
[[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|175px|Mk 2 high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | [[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|175px|Mk 2 high-explosive fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_mk2_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Realizing that's the reason why he has been violently sea sick this entire time, he uses Mr. Mk 2 frag grenade to get petty revenge on the sea for it's crimes against him.]] | [[Image:BF1942_mk2_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Realizing that's the reason why he has been violently sea sick this entire time, he uses Mr. Mk 2 frag grenade to get petty revenge on the sea for it's crimes against him.]] | ||
− | + | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | |
The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is the standard grenade for the Axis. | The [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] is the standard grenade for the Axis. | ||
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | [[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_m24_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Catching the sounds of freedom and apple pie, he takes direct German action by chucking a few Model 24's that way to soften them up..]] | [[Image:BF1942_m24_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Catching the sounds of freedom and apple pie, he takes direct German action by chucking a few Model 24's that way to soften them up..]] | ||
− | + | ==Tellermine 35 (Stahl)== | |
The [[Tellermine 35 (Stahl)]] is available for Allied and Axis engineers. | The [[Tellermine 35 (Stahl)]] is available for Allied and Axis engineers. | ||
[[Image:Normal tmi-35.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Tellermine 35 (Stahl) Anti-tank mine]] | [[Image:Normal tmi-35.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Tellermine 35 (Stahl) Anti-tank mine]] | ||
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=Mounted Weapons= | =Mounted Weapons= | ||
− | + | ==2cm FlaK 38== | |
The [[2cm FlaK 38]] is mounted on German bases. | The [[2cm FlaK 38]] is mounted on German bases. | ||
[[file:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|350px|2 cm FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | [[file:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|350px|2 cm FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to wait until a new Stuka spawns, he shows the viewers at home both the entire FlaK 38 and his magical wrist that can constantly break itself if the weapon is spun in circles.]] | [[Image:BF1942_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to wait until a new Stuka spawns, he shows the viewers at home both the entire FlaK 38 and his magical wrist that can constantly break itself if the weapon is spun in circles.]] | ||
− | + | ==Browning M2== | |
A [[Browning M2]] is the mounted weapon for Allied bases and vehicles, ranging from the normal M4A1 Shermans down hilariously to the motorcycle side car that came with Secret Weapons of WWII. | A [[Browning M2]] is the mounted weapon for Allied bases and vehicles, ranging from the normal M4A1 Shermans down hilariously to the motorcycle side car that came with Secret Weapons of WWII. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG.]] | [[Image:BrowningM2HB.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG.]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_bhb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to see how this mount works, he's surprised to find that it does hold a 100+ pound MG to the motorcycle, and allows him to fit his legs through the sidecar with no problems! .]] | [[Image:BF1942_bhb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deciding to see how this mount works, he's surprised to find that it does hold a 100+ pound MG to the motorcycle, and allows him to fit his legs through the sidecar with no problems! .]] | ||
− | + | ==Bofors 40mm== | |
Several [[Bofors 40mm]] Anti-Aircraft Guns are seen on the battlefield. | Several [[Bofors 40mm]] Anti-Aircraft Guns are seen on the battlefield. | ||
[[Image:Bofors 40mm trailer.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a wheeled trailer mounting - 40x311mmR]] | [[Image:Bofors 40mm trailer.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bofors 40mm L/60 AA gun in a wheeled trailer mounting - 40x311mmR]] | ||
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[[Image:BF1942_bofors2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Realizing he's on a map that's literally just plane fights, the Brit mounts his Bofors and shows us the lovely sight he will use to blow up random Stukas.]] | [[Image:BF1942_bofors2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Realizing he's on a map that's literally just plane fights, the Brit mounts his Bofors and shows us the lovely sight he will use to blow up random Stukas.]] | ||
− | + | ==Degtyaryov DT== | |
Soviet tanks are armed with [[Degtyaryov DT]] machine guns. | Soviet tanks are armed with [[Degtyaryov DT]] machine guns. | ||
[[File:DT tank machine gun TBiU 11.jpg|thumb|none|450px|DT machine gun - 7.62x54mm R]] | [[File:DT tank machine gun TBiU 11.jpg|thumb|none|450px|DT machine gun - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:BF1942_dt1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On one side of a Russian field, a Russian tanker prepares to board his T-34, taking a slight glance at the pintle mounted DT before stowing in to give the Germans what-for. ]] | [[Image:BF1942_dt1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On one side of a Russian field, a Russian tanker prepares to board his T-34, taking a slight glance at the pintle mounted DT before stowing in to give the Germans what-for. ]] | ||
− | + | ==MG34== | |
The [[MG34]] is mounted on German tanks. | The [[MG34]] is mounted on German tanks. | ||
[[File:Mg34hb.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Mg34hb.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:BF1942_mg341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the other side, a German tanker stares at the pintle mounted MG34 and wonders if this war in the East will turn around with this whole "Battle of Kursk" thing.]] | [[Image:BF1942_mg341.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the other side, a German tanker stares at the pintle mounted MG34 and wonders if this war in the East will turn around with this whole "Battle of Kursk" thing.]] | ||
− | + | ==MG42== | |
The [[MG42]] is the Axis's pintle mounted machine gun in the same way the M2 is for the Allies, which does mean both the Germans, Italians and Japanese get these in both stock machine gun mounts as well as adorning the medium tanks of each faction. | The [[MG42]] is the Axis's pintle mounted machine gun in the same way the M2 is for the Allies, which does mean both the Germans, Italians and Japanese get these in both stock machine gun mounts as well as adorning the medium tanks of each faction. | ||
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | + | ==Type 97== | |
The [[Type 97 light machine gun]] is mounted on Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tanks. | The [[Type 97 light machine gun]] is mounted on Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tanks. | ||
[[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 97 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Type 97 tank machine gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Type 97 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka]] |
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The first game in the hugely successful Battlefield series, Battlefield: 1942 was released in 2002 for the PC, with two expansion packs (The Road to Rome and Secret Weapons of WWII) following later.
The base game follows the main theaters of World War II, focusing primarily on the Americans, British, and Soviet forces (patches later added a mission for Canada as well) facing off against the Axis powers, Germany and Japan. The first DLC, Road to Rome focuses heavily on the Italian campaign and introduces the forces of the Free French and Fascist Italy. Secret Weapons of World War II was the final expansion, and is a more fictionalized take on the war, with the British and Americans facing off against Nazi Germany, with both sides using increasingly more outlandish weapons. The game and both DLCs, alongside the Battlefield Vietnam: Redux were later made available in a box set, titled Battlefield Anthology.
The following weapons can be seen in Battlefield: 1942 and its two expansions:
Overview
Weapons in Battlefield: 1942 are class-locked and faction-locked. The equipment for a class is known as a kit, and there is no way to change individual weapons in the kit . A kit is dropped upon death, and other players can pick up their kit. There are five classes in total:
- Assault: Uses LMGs and automatic rifles.
- Engineer: Uses battle rifles (mostly bolt-action, some semi automatic rifles).
- Anti-Tank: Uses an anti-tank launcher.
- Medic: Uses submachine guns.
- Scout: Uses sniper rifles (all bolt action, and all come with scopes).
Between the factions, many of the weapons are also statistically identical, and for some reason feature left-handed bolts.
Handguns
Unlike many modern first person shooters, Battlefield treats handguns as a part of a player's "kit" and therefore switching to another faction's kit (i.e., playing as the Red Army, killing a German sniper, and stealing his rifle) will result in changing handguns. This is, in reality, purely cosmetic, as both sidearms are functionally the same.
Walther P38
The Walther P38 is the standard pistol for all Axis forces, including the German, Italian, and Japanese forces despite Japan never issuing it to their forces. The main sidearms for the Italians and Japanese were the Beretta M1935 and Nambu Type 14 respectively. Nevertheles, the in-game Walther has black grips and a silver finish.
M1911
The M1911 (just referred as "Colt") is the standard sidearm for all Allied forces. Its portrayal is highly inaccurate, shown as a double-action handgun, and firing from an eight round magazine. While this would be possible when reloading with a round in the chamber, the player pulls back the slide whenever a reload is initiated. This is because it is just a reskin of the game's other handgun, inflicting the same damage, having the same capacity and rate of fire, and being just as accurate.
The pistol is the standard handgun of all American military forces, but is also seen in the hands of Commonwealth, Soviet, and Free French soldiers as well. While it's possible in the case of the Canadians and French, the British should be using a Webley revolver or Browning Hi-Power (when playing as the SAS) and the Soviets should be using the Tokarev TT-33. The French could also use the Star Ruby or MAB Model D if they're feeling more patriotic.
Submachine Guns
Submachine guns, rather than being issued to officers or scouts (the former because they don't exist; the later because they use sniper rifles instead) are the mainstay of Battlefield's Medic Class. SMGs have roughly equivalent stopping power (which is realistically depicted as identical to the handguns), so the only real difference between them is their capacity. Some of the expansion maps feature suppressed SMGs, for variety's sake.
Bergmann MP18
The Bergmann MP18 is the standard weapon for the Japanese and Russian Medic classes. Its magazine is the 32-round box type of the later MP28 rather than the original TM 08 drum used during WWI, and like the Sten the player grips the magazine which increases the risk of jamming the weapon. While the MP18 did see some use by both factions (the former in very limited capacity, the latter as a captured weapon), it would make much more sense for them to be using the Type 100 submachine gun and PPSh-41 respectively.
MP40
The MP40 is the standard weapon for the German and Italian Medic classes. While the Italians used MP40s to some extent, their main submachine gun was the Beretta Model 38.
Sten MK.II
The Sten Mk.II Submachine Gun serves as an alternative for the British and as the standard for the Free French Forces Medic class in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome. A suppressed version, the Sten Mk.IIS is also available in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII for the SAS Medic class.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun is the standard weapon for the American, British, and Canadian Medic classes. While the latter two factions made use of Thompsons during the early part of the war, they later made much more use of the Sten after it was developed although Thompsons would persist in service with both until the end of the war.
Shotguns
Browning Automatic 5
Introduced in the expansion pack Secret Weapons of WWII, the Browning Automatic 5 is issued to the SAS Engineer class and is simply called "shotgun." It is the first shotgun in the series, and is extremely lethal in close quarters. Due to the game not having the ability to keep tracking individual shells (as the only other internally fed weapons are bolt action snipers with stripper clips), the A-5 has an extremely odd reload, wherein the player awkwardly tilts the weapon, apparently inserts a few shells, then pulls the charging lever; ammo is represented in full magazines, as it is for all other guns, and reloading from a non-empty magazine will result in lost shells.
The A5 is the most powerful close quarters weapon in the game, and is surprisingly deadly at range as well, often lethal from the chest up even at medium range.
Rifles
There are several kinds of rifles in Battlefield 1942. Bolt-action rifles are only available to two classes: the Scout (who function as snipers) and the Engineer. The main difference between the two is that Scout rifles are issued a scope and less ammo, while Engineer rifles have more ammo. Some other rifles are exclusive to one or the other. Some factions' Assault classes use automatic rifles instead of light machine guns.
Fallschirmjägergewehr 42
The Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 (using its long form name) serves as an alternative to the STG-44 that is given to the Waffen SS Assault class in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII.
Gewehr 43 w/scope
The Gewehr 43 w/ ZF4 scope is the standard weapon for Waffen SS Sniper class in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the standard weapon for all Axis Engineers, and the scoped variant is the standard weapon for all Axis Scouts. The Italians and Japanese should instead be using their own rifles, the Carcano and Arisaka respectively.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
The Lee-Enfield No.4 MK I is the standard weapon for the US Army, British and Russian Engineer classes. A bayonet version is available in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome for the Allied Engineer classes. The US Army should be using the M1 Garand or M1 Carbine and the Russians should be using a Mosin-Nagant carbine.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)
The Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) is the standard weapon for all Allied Scouts. This is highly incorrect, as it should only be available to British and Commonwealth soldiers; it also has a capacity of five rounds, half that of the real rifle. The American Scouts should instead be armed with scoped Springfield M1903 rifles and the Russian scouts should be armed with scoped Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifles.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand appears as the main battle rifle for the USMC Engineer class, although in real-life they didn't actually receive it until every order for the rifle in the US Army was fulfilled. It would make more sense for them to be using the Springfield M1903 for the time being.
Type 5
The extremely rare Type 5, which never saw service, somehow replaces the equally incorrect Karabiner 98k as the standard weapon for the Japanese Engineer class. While it has the correct 10-round magazine capacity, it also has the very incorrect detachable magazine when it should be non-detachable and loaded with two 5-round Arisaka stripper clips. A more plausible choice for the Japanese engineer would be the Type 44 carbine.
Light Machine Guns
Most "Assault Class" kits feature some form of easily man-portable LMG. Unlike the rifles and handguns, these weapons for the most part of have variable stats, although this mostly just pertains to magazine capacity.
Breda Modello 30
The Breda Modello 30 is the standard weapon for the Italian Assault class in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome. It is incorrectly shown with a detachable magazine in lieu of a stripper clip which gave the already troubled weapon even more reliability issues.
Bren Mk.2
The Bren Mk.2 Light Machine Gun is the standard weapon for the SAS Assault class in the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII. The Canadians also made use of Brens during the war, but they were slightly different from the British models.
Degtyaryov (DP) 28
The Degtyaryov Light Machine Gun (DP) is the standard weapon for the Russian Assault class.
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle
The M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle is the standard weapon for American, British, and Free French Assault classes. The Brits should be using the Bren as their main LMG and the French could use the FM 24/29 as they considered it superior to the BAR.
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun
The M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun is the standard weapon for the Canadian Assault class. It erroneously holds 30 rounds when it should hold 20.
Type 99 Light Machine Gun
The Type 99 Light Machine Gun is the main weapon for the Japanese Assault class, replacing the completely out-of-place Sturmgewehr 44. It is essentially a reskin to the Bren, but its fire rate sounds faster (which it actually was in real life), and its 30-round magazine holds only 20 as balance against the BAR.
Launchers
Gewehrgranatengerät
The Gewehrgranatengerät Rifle Grenade Launcher is available for the K98k in the German engineer class with the expansion pack Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII.
Panzerschreck
The Panzerschreck is the standard weapon for all Axis Anti-Tank classes. While it's moderately logical for the Germans and Italians to use these weapons in the numbers they do (a better choice would be the Panzerfaust), things take a turn for the surreal when Japanese soldiers wield them during the Battle of Wake Island.
M1 Bazooka
The M1 Bazooka is the standard weapon for all Allied Anti-Tank classes. The bazooka is surprisingly accurate at range and is lethal anywhere, making it an oddly effective sniper rifle.
Explosives
Mk 2 hand grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade is the standard frag grenade for Allied soldiers.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The Model 24 Stielhandgranate is the standard grenade for the Axis.
Tellermine 35 (Stahl)
The Tellermine 35 (Stahl) is available for Allied and Axis engineers.
Mounted Weapons
2cm FlaK 38
The 2cm FlaK 38 is mounted on German bases.
Browning M2
A Browning M2 is the mounted weapon for Allied bases and vehicles, ranging from the normal M4A1 Shermans down hilariously to the motorcycle side car that came with Secret Weapons of WWII.
Bofors 40mm
Several Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft Guns are seen on the battlefield.
Degtyaryov DT
Soviet tanks are armed with Degtyaryov DT machine guns.
MG34
The MG34 is mounted on German tanks.
MG42
The MG42 is the Axis's pintle mounted machine gun in the same way the M2 is for the Allies, which does mean both the Germans, Italians and Japanese get these in both stock machine gun mounts as well as adorning the medium tanks of each faction.
Type 97
The Type 97 light machine gun is mounted on Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tanks.