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Two weapons automatic rifle & Germans automatic pistol 1917
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Two weapons automatic rifle & Germans automatic pistol 1917
The comparison of the automatic rifle and Germans automatic pistol shown here in this diagram. The length of the automatic rifle and the narrowness of the trenches greatly hinder the usefulness in hand to hand work, the pistol being a superior weapon. This applied especially to the automatic pistol - as distinguised from the revolver - on account of its greater accuracy and repidity of fire, together with the lesser labour involved, the rifle needing cartridge magazines that could be emptied from the shoulder. The revolvers hand turned barrel being omitted and the shock of discharge reduced to a minimum. Date: 1917
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This diagram comparing an automatic rifle and a German automatic pistol from 1917 highlights the significant differences between the two weapons in the context of trench warfare during World War I. The length and narrowness of the trenches made the use of automatic rifles challenging for close-quarter combat. In contrast, the German automatic pistol, as distinguished from the revolver, proved to be a superior weapon due to its greater accuracy and rapidity of fire, as well as the reduced labor involved. The automatic rifle required cartridge magazines that had to be emptied from the shoulder, while the pistol's hand-turned barrel was omitted, and the shock of discharge was minimized. The importance of these features became increasingly apparent during the war, as soldiers found themselves in close quarters, engaging in hand-to-hand combat. The automatic pistol's advantages, such as its ease of use and quicker reloading time, made it a preferred choice for soldiers in such situations. This historical diagram provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of military weaponry during WWI and the strategic considerations that shaped the use of different types of firearms on the battlefield.
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