The MG42 Lafette Part 1: Description And Nomenclature

Описание: This video is the first part in a series that will endeavour to answer questions such as “What is the Lafette?” “What does it do?” and “How was it used?” This series will also attempt to impart the individual operator with the knowledge needed to use the Lafette’s more advanced features.

Today’s video will start the series by describing each part of the Lafette, and also establishing a nomenclature that will serve as a foundation for the rest of the series. I’ve included a list of major parts, as well as a glossary at the end of the video.

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0:00 Lafette Series Introduction
2:23 Introduction To The Lafette
4:27 Parts Of The Lafette Overview
4:41 Major Parts Of The Lafette
5:49 Parts Of The Lower Lafette
11:39 Parts Of The Upper Lafette
17:04 Parts Of The Aiming And Searching Fire Device
22:28 Lafette Extension Tube
23:14 Carry Straps
24:39 List Of Parts
25:01 Glossary
25:47 Sources
26:03 Conclusion

Sources:

D 124/2, Machinegun 34 Part 2, M.G. Lafette 34 Description, Operation and Care, May 3, 1943, Translated by John Baum.

H. Dv. 448/3, Observation And Measuring Equipment, Volume 3, October 8, 1936, Translated by John Baum.

H. Dv. 241, Instruction Manual for the MG. 42 as a Light and Heavy MG, September 15, 1944, Translated by John Baum.

Indirect Aiming With the Heavy Machinegun, February 3, 1942, Translated by John Baum.

Description Operation and Service of the M.G. 34 as a Light M.G., Heavy M.G. and for Aircraft Defense, 1942, Translated by John Baum.

ZDv 3/14 The Machinegun MG3, June 1979, Translated by John Baum.

Lafette 34 & 42
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1935 IF.5 MG-Wagen 36 Anti-Aircraft Mount (Germany)
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1/35 German IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 Horse Drawn MG Wagon with Zwillingslafette 36
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