25050 - German Volksgrenadier in Parka Kneeling Firing Stg44, 1944-45, No.1 WarPark - Civilians at War American forces burned Fort Frederick

American forces burned Fort Frederick at Saint John

In the close-quarter fighting that took place all over HUE the M72 LAW (Light Anti Tank Weapon) proved invaluable at taking out enemy bunkers

the plant’s food

This winter-clad GI is taking aim from the prone firing position

On the menu is crusty bread

25050 - German Volksgrenadier in Parka Kneeling Firing Stg44, 1944-45, No.1 WarPark - Civilians at War American forces burned Fort FrederickThe Sturmgewehr 44 or simply the StG 44, was the first successful assault rifle. It used an intermediate cartridge which meant it had more stopping power than the MP 40 submachine gun and a greater rate of fire than the bolt action Karabiner 98k. Its compact design, controllable automatic fire, and a 30 round detachable box magazine made it most desirable for the soldier fortunate enough to find one in his possession. Possibly the greatest impact of