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{{Infobox Video Game|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Video Game|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
− | |name = | + | |name = Squad 44: Letters From The Front |
− | |picture = | + | |picture = Squad 44 - Letters From The Front logo.jpg |
− | |date = August 9, 2018 | + | |date = August 9, 2018 / rebranded ''Squad 44 - Letters From The Front'' on December 14, 2023 |
− | |developer = Periscope Games | + | |developer = Offworld Industries<br>Mercury Arts<br>Periscope Games |
|publisher = Offworld Industries | |publisher = Offworld Industries | ||
− | |series = | + | |series = [[Squad (disambiguation)|Squad]] |
|platforms = PC | |platforms = PC | ||
|genre = First-Person Shooter | |genre = First-Person Shooter | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | '''''Post Scriptum''''' is a large scale, WWII-set first person tactical shooter developed by UK-based Periscope Games as an offshoot of ''[[Squad]]'' and is published by ''Squad'''s developer, Offworld Industries. The project began in March 2016 and officially released on Steam Early Access on August 9th, 2018. It initially released as ''Post Scriptum: The Bloody Seventh'' as first released chapter of the game focused on the engagement of the British 1st Airborne Division against German Wehrmacht and SS units during Operation Market Garden in 1944. It was further expanded to include engagements that involved American airborne units. | + | '''''Squad 44: Letters From The Front''''' (formerly known as '''''Post Scriptum''''') is a large scale, WWII-set first person tactical shooter developed by UK-based Periscope Games as an offshoot of ''[[Squad]]'' and is published and later developed by ''Squad'''s developer, Offworld Industries. The project began in March 2016 and officially released on Steam Early Access on August 9th, 2018. It initially released as ''Post Scriptum: The Bloody Seventh'' as first released chapter of the game focused on the engagement of the British 1st Airborne Division against German Wehrmacht and SS units during Operation Market Garden in 1944. It was further expanded to include engagements that involved American airborne units. Later chapters, ''Plan Juane'' (depicting the Manstein Plan (Fall Gelb) battle between the French Army and Wehrmacht in 1940), ''Day of Days'' (the landings of Allied forces in Normandy during Operation Overlord), ''Mercury'' (the Invasion of Crete in 1941 with defending ANZAC forces), and ''Watch On The Rhine'' (the Ardennes Offensive in 1944) expanded the fronts throughout WWII. With the rebranding to ''Squad 44'', the game also depicts the battle of Rethymno, the second part of the Invasion of Crete. |
− | As with its parent game, '' | + | As with its parent game, ''Squad 44'' is a multiplayer-only game focused on teamwork and cooperation, featuring combined arms gameplay and highly realistic, detailed weaponry. It has numerous factions depending on the setting of a match, and asymmetrical gameplay and classes between the Allied units and Axis forces. |
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=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
− | '' | + | ''Squad 44'' portrays historical engagements of Allies and German forces across mainland Europe in 1940 to 1944. The early era of the game's second chapter depicts the French Army's 21 Regiment d'Infanterie engagement of the Wehrmacht during the ''Fall Gelb'' operation. The later '44-set levels are from the first and third chapters and portray the Allied Operations of Market Garden and Overlord, respectively. Operation Market Garden features the British 1st Airborne Division, the Polish Brigade, and the American 82nd Airborne infantry forces supported by Britain's XXX Corps armor against a more developed Wehrmacht and 9.SS-Panzer Division. The Normandy battles of Operation Overlord include American 4th Infantry Division, the 101st Airborne, and the 70th Tank Battalion versus the Wehrmacht's 91st Infantry Division and the 6 Fallschirmjägerregiment. |
The Squad system from the parent game has been developed for a faction to have three separate sections for its units - the '''Infantry Section''' encompasses most of the regular classes. The '''Logistics Section''' takes over the FOB/Construction roles from ''Squad'' and has regular riflemen, an NCO, medic, and Combat Engineers. The last section is the '''Armored Section''' and incorporates tank commanders and tankers into their various fighting vehicles. | The Squad system from the parent game has been developed for a faction to have three separate sections for its units - the '''Infantry Section''' encompasses most of the regular classes. The '''Logistics Section''' takes over the FOB/Construction roles from ''Squad'' and has regular riflemen, an NCO, medic, and Combat Engineers. The last section is the '''Armored Section''' and incorporates tank commanders and tankers into their various fighting vehicles. | ||
− | The general classes of '' | + | The general classes of ''Squad 44'' are: |
* '''Officer''' - technically its own "Platoon Commander" section, the Officer role assumes the top of the team's chain of command. The class is meant to be paired with the Infantry Section's Radioman to call in air and artillery support. Officers can opt for a standard rifle or SMG; the latter is the sole option for the Germans. | * '''Officer''' - technically its own "Platoon Commander" section, the Officer role assumes the top of the team's chain of command. The class is meant to be paired with the Infantry Section's Radioman to call in air and artillery support. Officers can opt for a standard rifle or SMG; the latter is the sole option for the Germans. | ||
* '''NCO''' - The head class of each Infantry and Logistic squad, and the intermediary between them and the Platoon Commander. NCOs have either the standard rifle or SMG for their faction, and in the case of the 1944 Germans, the ''Gruppenführer'' has exclusive use of the StG 44. | * '''NCO''' - The head class of each Infantry and Logistic squad, and the intermediary between them and the Platoon Commander. NCOs have either the standard rifle or SMG for their faction, and in the case of the 1944 Germans, the ''Gruppenführer'' has exclusive use of the StG 44. | ||
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=Pistols= | =Pistols= | ||
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− | == | + | ==Browning Hi-Power== |
− | The [[ | + | The [[Browning Hi-Power]] was introduced into the game with the April 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'' update. It is also available for the German faction as the '''Pistole 640(b)'''. |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Browning-HP-P35.jpg|none|thumb|350px|FN P-35 - 9x19mm]] |
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− | [[File:PS | + | ==FN Model 1922== |
− | [[File:PS | + | The [[FN Model 1922]]. |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:Browning 1922.jpg|none|thumb|350px|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] |
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FN Model 1922 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Luger P08== | ||
+ | Simply indexed as '''Luger''' in-game, the [[Luger P08]] is issued to the officer/NCO ranked classes for all German units. | ||
+ | [[File:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS P08 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger P08 in the hands of a Fallschirmjaeger.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS P08 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|ADS of the Luger P08.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS P08 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Luger toggle action cycling, with a spent round flying out.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS P08 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the pistol from empty.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS P08 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Palming the toggle into battery.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Luger P08 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
The American forces have [[M1911A1]] pistols issued to all classes. | The American forces have [[M1911A1]] pistols issued to all classes. | ||
− | [[File:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb| | + | [[File:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] |
[[File:PS M1911A1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US GI draws and chambers his .45 sidearm.]] | [[File:PS M1911A1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A US GI draws and chambers his .45 sidearm.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1911A1 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1911 pistol in idle.]] | [[File:PS M1911A1 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1911 pistol in idle.]] | ||
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[[File:PS M1911A1 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sliding in a new one.]] | [[File:PS M1911A1 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sliding in a new one.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1911A1 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thumbing the slide release.]] | [[File:PS M1911A1 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Thumbing the slide release.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1911A1 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Mauser C96== | ==Mauser C96== | ||
The [[Mauser C96]] is issued in place of the Walther P38 for Wehrmacht kits (except for the ''Sanitäter'') in the 1940 levels. | The [[Mauser C96]] is issued in place of the Walther P38 for Wehrmacht kits (except for the ''Sanitäter'') in the 1940 levels. | ||
− | [[File:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Pre-War Commercial" - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] |
[[File:PS C96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mauser C96 on the Stonne level. It doesn't have its holster-stock attached, but is held in carbine fashion anyway.]] | [[File:PS C96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mauser C96 on the Stonne level. It doesn't have its holster-stock attached, but is held in carbine fashion anyway.]] | ||
[[File:PS C96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the C96's sights - they cannot actually be adjusted in-game.]] | [[File:PS C96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the C96's sights - they cannot actually be adjusted in-game.]] | ||
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[[File:PS C96 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Withdrawing a partially-used stripper clip results in the bolt correctly going into battery.]] | [[File:PS C96 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Withdrawing a partially-used stripper clip results in the bolt correctly going into battery.]] | ||
[[File:PS C96 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Empty-reloading the C96.]] | [[File:PS C96 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Empty-reloading the C96.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mauser C96 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Ruby Mle. 1915== |
− | + | The French forces have access to the [[Ruby Pistol]]. It was added with the 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'' April update. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:French-Pistol-Ruby-M1915-left.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Gabilondo Ruby - .32 ACP]] |
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==SACM M1935A== | ==SACM M1935A== | ||
− | [[SACM M1935A]] pistols are exclusively available to the ''Fusilier antichar'' and ''Chief ingenieur'' kits for the 1940 era French Army. It is named '''PA 1935A''' in-game. | + | The [[SACM M1935A]] pistols are exclusively available to the ''Fusilier antichar'' and ''Chief ingenieur'' kits for the 1940-era French Army. It is named '''PA 1935A''' in-game. |
− | [[File:SACM-M1935A.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:SACM-M1935A.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SACM M1935A - 7.65 MAS / 7.65x22mm Long]] |
[[File:PS M1935A (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SACM M1935A in-game.]] | [[File:PS M1935A (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SACM M1935A in-game.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1935A (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the handgun.]] | [[File:PS M1935A (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the handgun.]] | ||
− | [[File:PS M1935A (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the M1935A.]] | + | [[File:PS M1935A (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the SACM M1935A.]] |
[[File:PS M1935A (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Releasing the slide.]] | [[File:PS M1935A (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Releasing the slide.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum SACM M1935A world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
Most of the specialized German kits have the standard [[Walther P38]] pistol as their sidearm in the 1944-set levels. It is only available to the ''Sanitäter'' in the earlywar 1940 era levels. | Most of the specialized German kits have the standard [[Walther P38]] pistol as their sidearm in the 1944-set levels. It is only available to the ''Sanitäter'' in the earlywar 1940 era levels. | ||
− | [[File:P38.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:P38.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P38 pistol - 9x19mm Parabellum]] |
[[File:PS P38 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drawing the Walther - the user cocks the hammer.]] | [[File:PS P38 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drawing the Walther - the user cocks the hammer.]] | ||
[[File:PS P38 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SS soldier with the P38 in Arnhem.]] | [[File:PS P38 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SS soldier with the P38 in Arnhem.]] | ||
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[[File:PS P38 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walter is rechambered by having its slide powerstroked.]] | [[File:PS P38 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Walter is rechambered by having its slide powerstroked.]] | ||
[[File:PS P38 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holstering the P38 - the user reengages the safety and decocks the pistol.]] | [[File:PS P38 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holstering the P38 - the user reengages the safety and decocks the pistol.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Walther P38 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | =Revolvers= | ||
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+ | ==Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873== | ||
+ | Most classes for the French 21 Regiment d'Infanterie have the archaic [[Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873]] revolver as an issued sidearm. It is referred to as the '''MAS Mle. 1873''' in game. | ||
+ | [[File:Chamelot-Delvigne-Model-1873.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 - 11x17.8mmR]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Mle 1873 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French NCO with the Mle. 1873 in the Belgian city of Dinant.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Mle 1873 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the revolver.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Mle 1873 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading round by round.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Mle 1873 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closing the cylinder latch.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Colt M1917== | ||
+ | The [[Colt M1917]] was added to the American faction with the 2024 April update. | ||
+ | [[File:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 1917 - .45 ACP]] | ||
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+ | ==Enfield No. 2 Mk. I== | ||
+ | The [[Enfield No. 2|Enfield No. 2 Mk. I]] revolver is the principal sidearm of the British units in ''Squad 44'', named '''Enfield No. 2 Mk. 1'''. All kits of the faction as well as their tankers get the No. 2 revolver. | ||
+ | [[File:White Enfield No2 Mk I.jpg|none|thumb|350px|Enfield No. 2 Mk. I - .38 S&W]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Enfield No2 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Enfield No. 2 in-game, in Holland.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Enfield No2 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking through the sights.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Enfield No2 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The start of a reload with the Enfield revolver - the rounds come out, but the ejector doesn't move.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Enfield No2 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unfortunately, each .38 S&W has to be loaded by hand without the help of any speedloaders.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Enfield No2 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closing up the No. 2.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Enfield No. 2 Mk. I world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==MAS Mle. 1892== | ||
+ | Following the 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'' update, the [[Mle 1892 Revolver]] is a usable revolver for the French officer classes. | ||
+ | [[File:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|none|thumb|350px|Revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1892 - 8x27mm SR]] | ||
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+ | ==Nagant M1912== | ||
+ | The [[Russian Nagant M1895|Nagant M1912]]. | ||
+ | [[File:Nagant-1895.jpg|none|thumb|350px|Nagant M1912 - 7.62x38mm R]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Nagant M1912 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Webley Mk. VI== | ||
+ | Some British classes can use the [[Webley Mk VI]]. | ||
+ | [[File:Webley Mk VI.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Webley Mark IV - .455 Webley]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[File:PS M1A1 Thompson (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the Thompson. On empty, the character smacks a new magazine along the side of the receiver.]] | [[File:PS M1A1 Thompson (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the Thompson. On empty, the character smacks a new magazine along the side of the receiver.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1A1 Thompson (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inserting it.]] | [[File:PS M1A1 Thompson (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inserting it.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1A1 Thompson world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==M3 Grease Gun== | ==M3 Grease Gun== | ||
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[[File:PS M3 Grease Gun (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the M3.]] | [[File:PS M3 Grease Gun (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the M3.]] | ||
[[File:PS M3 Grease Gun (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling back the crank style charging handle.]] | [[File:PS M3 Grease Gun (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling back the crank style charging handle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M3 Grease Gun world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==M1928 Thompson== | ||
+ | The [[M1928 Thompson]] is included as part of the Mercury Chapter content, as the SMG for ANZAC Officers and NCOs. | ||
+ | [[File:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1928 Thompson (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Patrolling a Greek town with the classic Tommy gun.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1928 Thompson (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the M1928.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1928 Thompson (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Locking the bolt back during the empty reload.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1928 Thompson (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Setting in a new 50-round drum.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928 Thompson drum magazine wordl.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
+ | The [[M1928A1 Thompson]] is available with a 20-round and 30-round magazine. | ||
+ | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1928A1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 20rd rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 20-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 20rd rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 20-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 20rd rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 20-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 30rd rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 30-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 30rd rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 30-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928A1 Thompson 30rd rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading a 30-round magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum M1928 Thompson 20 - 30 rd magazine world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==MAS-38== | ==MAS-38== | ||
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[[File:PS MAS-38 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading with a new 7.65mm magazine.]] | [[File:PS MAS-38 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading with a new 7.65mm magazine.]] | ||
[[File:PS MAS-38 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cycling the bolt back.]] | [[File:PS MAS-38 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cycling the bolt back.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum MAS-38 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==MP 40== | ==MP 40== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[MP 40]] is the standard submachine gun used by various classes across the German forces. |
− | [[File:MP40.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 - 9x19mm]] | + | [[File:MP40 Bakelite.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MP 40 with brown bakelite lower receiver - 9x19mm]] |
[[File:PS MP 40 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Panzer commander armed with the MP 40.]] | [[File:PS MP 40 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Panzer commander armed with the MP 40.]] | ||
[[File:PS MP 40 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]] | [[File:PS MP 40 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]] | ||
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[[File:PS MP 40 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...slides in a new mag...]] | [[File:PS MP 40 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...slides in a new mag...]] | ||
[[File:PS MP 40 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and smacks the bolt back into place.]] | [[File:PS MP 40 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and smacks the bolt back into place.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum MP 40 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Sten Mk V== | ==Sten Mk V== | ||
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[[File:PS Sten MkV (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Working the bolt back - the ejection port always shows it forward, though.]] | [[File:PS Sten MkV (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Working the bolt back - the ejection port always shows it forward, though.]] | ||
[[File:PS Sten MkV (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Affixing the Lee-Enfield No.4 bayonet to the Mk V. Here the vertical grip can be easily seen.]] | [[File:PS Sten MkV (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Affixing the Lee-Enfield No.4 bayonet to the Mk V. Here the vertical grip can be easily seen.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Sten Mk V world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | ==Steyr | + | ==Steyr MP 34== |
− | [[Steyr | + | [[Steyr MP 34]]s are issued instead of MP 40s for 1940 Wehrmacht classes on the Dinant and Stonne levels. It is indexed as the '''MP 34(ö)'''; the abbreviation refers to ''Österreich'' (Austria's name in German). Despite having a bayonet lug, the functionality is not used in-game, unlike the Sten Mk V above. |
− | [[File:Mp34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/ | + | [[File:Mp34.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Steyr-Solothurn S1-100/MP 34 - 9x19mm]] |
− | [[File:PS MP34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[File:PS MP34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP 34 in-game.]] |
[[File:PS MP34 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the Steyr's sights.]] | [[File:PS MP34 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the Steyr's sights.]] | ||
[[File:PS MP34 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Actuating the fire selector - it has an animation, but doesn't actually move.]] | [[File:PS MP34 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Actuating the fire selector - it has an animation, but doesn't actually move.]] | ||
− | [[File:PS MP34 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the | + | [[File:PS MP34 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the MP 34.]] |
[[File:PS MP34 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the bolt back.]] | [[File:PS MP34 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the bolt back.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Steyr MP 34 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | =Assault Rifle= | ||
+ | ==StG 44== | ||
+ | The [[StG 44]] is included and only available in one of the ''Gruppenführer'' loadouts for the latewar German forces. | ||
+ | [[File:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm Kurz]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The StG 44 in the hands of a SS soldier.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the assault rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Removing a magazine on the reload.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As with the Thompson, the empty reload has the user smack the fresh magazine along the side of the StG.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocking in the 7.92mm Kurz magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS StG 44 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the StG 44.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum StG 44 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | =Rifles= | + | =Bolt-action Rifles= |
− | ==Berthier Mle. | + | |
− | [[Berthier Mle 1916]] rifles are used by the French 21 Regiment d'Infanterie Commandant, Combat Engineer, Rifleman, and Sapper kits. | + | ==Berthier Mle. 1907/15 M16== |
− | [[File:Bert-c92 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | + | The longer [[Berthier Mle. 1907/15 M16]] was added into the game with the 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'' update. |
+ | [[File:FusilM1916.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15 Modifié 1916 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
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+ | ==Berthier Mle. 1916 Carabine== | ||
+ | [[Berthier Mle 1916|Berthier Model 1916 Carabine]] rifles are used by the French 21 Regiment d'Infanterie Commandant, Combat Engineer, Rifleman, and Sapper kits. | ||
+ | [[File:Bert-c92 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mousqueton Modèle 1892 Modifié 1916 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
[[File:PS Berthier M1916 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French ''Sappeur'' armed with the Berthier carbine.]] | [[File:PS Berthier M1916 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French ''Sappeur'' armed with the Berthier carbine.]] | ||
[[File:PS Berthier M1916 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming reveals a shallow rear notch and ultra-thin front post.]] | [[File:PS Berthier M1916 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming reveals a shallow rear notch and ultra-thin front post.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Berthier M1916 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1916 can be topped off with loose rounds - three are always shown loaded, regardless of how many have been ejected.]] | [[File:PS Berthier M1916 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1916 can be topped off with loose rounds - three are always shown loaded, regardless of how many have been ejected.]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Enfield P14== |
− | The [[ | + | The ANZAC sniper can be equipped with the [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]]. |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Pattern1914scoped.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield with BSA M1918 telescopic scope - .303 UK]] |
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− | + | The [[Gras Model 1874]]. | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Grasrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gras Model 1874 - 11x59mm Gras]] |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Gras Model 1874 hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Gras Model 1874 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Gras Model 1874 rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
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==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
− | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard issue service rifle for the German military in '' | + | The [[Karabiner 98k]] is the standard issue service rifle for the German military in ''Squad 44''. The ''Scharfschütze'' kits use a Zeiss ZF39 equipped Kar98k as their sniper rifle. |
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PS Kar98k (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Karabiner 98k, in a square of Carentan.]] | [[File:PS Kar98k (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Karabiner 98k, in a square of Carentan.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Kar98k (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As with some other weapons in the game, the K98k is also topped off from full stripper clips. The character withdraws and saves the extra rounds.]] | [[File:PS Kar98k (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As with some other weapons in the game, the K98k is also topped off from full stripper clips. The character withdraws and saves the extra rounds.]] | ||
[[File:PS Kar98k (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Affixing the Karabiner's bayonet.]] | [[File:PS Kar98k (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Affixing the Karabiner's bayonet.]] | ||
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+ | ===Karabiner 98k sniper=== | ||
+ | The [[Karabiner 98k]] with Zeiss ZF39 scope. | ||
[[File:Kar98k ZF39.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k sniper rifle with Zeiss ZF39 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Kar98k ZF39.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k sniper rifle with Zeiss ZF39 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PS Kar98k ZF39 1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sniper equipped with the Kar98k + ZF39 in the early days of the war.]] | [[File:PS Kar98k ZF39 1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sniper equipped with the Kar98k + ZF39 in the early days of the war.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Kar98k ZF39 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|....and mashes the bolt home.]] | [[File:PS Kar98k ZF39 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|....and mashes the bolt home.]] | ||
− | ==Lebel | + | ==Lebel Model 1886 M93== |
− | French ''Fusilier'' and ''Recrue'' infantry are issued with old [[Lebel | + | French ''Fusilier'' and ''Recrue'' infantry are issued with old [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 M93]] rifles. The ''Tireur d'elite'' sharpshooter uses the Lebel with the APX 1917 scope as the French never issued [[MAS-36]] with scopes in WWII. |
− | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Model 1886 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | + | [[File:Modele1886Lebel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Model 1886 M93 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] |
[[File:PS Lebel M1886 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French Infantrymen of the 21 Regiment, armed with a Lebel rifle in Foqueux.]] | [[File:PS Lebel M1886 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French Infantrymen of the 21 Regiment, armed with a Lebel rifle in Foqueux.]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel M1886 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bringing up the Mle. 1886 to sight in the rifle.]] | [[File:PS Lebel M1886 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bringing up the Mle. 1886 to sight in the rifle.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Lebel M1886 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and filling it up with 8mm rounds.]] | [[File:PS Lebel M1886 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and filling it up with 8mm rounds.]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel M1886 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Equipping the Lebel's bayonet.]] | [[File:PS Lebel M1886 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Equipping the Lebel's bayonet.]] | ||
− | [[File:Apx1917 1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Model 1886 Rifle fitted with APX Mle 1917 sniper scope]] | + | |
+ | ===Lebel Model 1886 M93 sniper=== | ||
+ | The [[Lebel 1886|Lebel Model 1886 M93]] with APX Mle 1917 scope. | ||
+ | [[File:Apx1917 1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lebel Model 1886 M93 Rifle fitted with APX Mle 1917 sniper scope]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel APX (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lebel sniper variant ingame.]] | [[File:PS Lebel APX (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lebel sniper variant ingame.]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel APX (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming with the APX 1917 scope.]] | [[File:PS Lebel APX (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming with the APX 1917 scope.]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel APX (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rechambering the Lebel sniper.]] | [[File:PS Lebel APX (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rechambering the Lebel sniper.]] | ||
[[File:PS Lebel APX (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the rifle.]] | [[File:PS Lebel APX (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the rifle.]] | ||
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+ | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III*== | ||
+ | ANZAC forces in the Mercury Chapter use the older [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III*]] pattern as their standard issue rifle. A scoped version is available to their sniper class. | ||
+ | [[File:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An ANZAC rifleman with the standard Lee-Enfield rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming. The hand positions are reused from the No.4 below.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ejecting out a .303 shell casing.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the SMLE - placing in a charger clip.]] | ||
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+ | ===Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* (HT)=== | ||
+ | [[File:No1MK3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* (HT) - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The scoped SMLE rifle out at some Crete windmills.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting a look at the No.1 rifle's right side.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The view through the rather low-detailed scope.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS SMLE (8).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the scoped rifle.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1== | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1== | ||
− | The [[Lee-Enfield No. 4]] rifle is the standard battle rifle of the UK Armed Forces in '' | + | The [[Lee-Enfield No. 4]] rifle is the standard battle rifle of the UK Armed Forces in ''Squad 44.'' |
[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British]] | [[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:PS Lee-Enfield No4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 in the hands of a British Para standing next to a Universal Carrier - note the "mad-minute" posture.]] | [[File:PS Lee-Enfield No4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 in the hands of a British Para standing next to a Universal Carrier - note the "mad-minute" posture.]] | ||
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===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 (T)=== | ===Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 (T)=== | ||
− | British and Polish Airborne snipers use the [[Lee-Enfield No. 4|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T)]] sniper rifle. Unlike the other scoped rifles in-game, the Lee-Enfield sniper can rechamber while | + | British and Polish Airborne snipers use the [[Lee-Enfield No. 4|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T)]] sniper rifle. Unlike the other scoped rifles in-game, the Lee-Enfield sniper can rechamber while maintaining a view through the scope. |
[[File:Smle4mk1t.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T) - .303 British]] | [[File:Smle4mk1t.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T) - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield sniper rifle out on the practice range - it is held normally, rather than the mad-minute posture of the infantry pattern.]] | [[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lee-Enfield sniper rifle out on the practice range - it is held normally, rather than the mad-minute posture of the infantry pattern.]] | ||
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[[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the Enfield sniper - the fired round is ejected.]] | [[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the Enfield sniper - the fired round is ejected.]] | ||
[[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading with individual rounds.]] | [[File:PS No4 Mk1 (T) (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading with individual rounds.]] | ||
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==M1903A3 Springfield== | ==M1903A3 Springfield== | ||
The [[M1903A3 Springfield]] is available to US Army infantry and logistics riflemen as an alternative to the M1 rifle. | The [[M1903A3 Springfield]] is available to US Army infantry and logistics riflemen as an alternative to the M1 rifle. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Springfield03A3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington-manufactured M1903A3 Springfield - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[File:PS M1903A3 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An 82nd Airborne rifleman with his Springfield after dropping into the Netherlands.]] | [[File:PS M1903A3 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|An 82nd Airborne rifleman with his Springfield after dropping into the Netherlands.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1903A3 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming with the M1903A3's distinct aperture sights.]] | [[File:PS M1903A3 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming with the M1903A3's distinct aperture sights.]] | ||
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[[File:PS M1903A3 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Flicking out the empty clip before driving the bolt home.]] | [[File:PS M1903A3 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Flicking out the empty clip before driving the bolt home.]] | ||
− | + | ==M1903A4 Springfield== | |
− | American marksmen use the [[M1903A4 Springfield]] sniper rifle, the signature sniper rifle of the US Army in the European theater. | + | American marksmen use the [[M1903A4 Springfield]] sniper rifle with Model 330 Weaver scope, the signature sniper rifle of the US Army in the European theater. |
[[File:M1903A4Weaver.jpeg|thumb||none|450px|M1903A4 Springfield with Model 330 Weaver scope - .30-06]] | [[File:M1903A4Weaver.jpeg|thumb||none|450px|M1903A4 Springfield with Model 330 Weaver scope - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:PS M1903A4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1903A4 out in the fields of Normandy.]] | [[File:PS M1903A4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1903A4 out in the fields of Normandy.]] | ||
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[[File:PS M1903A4 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Operating the bolt.]] | [[File:PS M1903A4 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Operating the bolt.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1903A4 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the M1903A4.]] | [[File:PS M1903A4 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the M1903A4.]] | ||
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+ | ==Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903== | ||
+ | The [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer|Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903]]. | ||
+ | [[File:1903SteyrMS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903 - 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903 hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903 rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903 rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903 rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14== | ||
+ | The [[Mannlicher-Schönauer Y1903/14]]. | ||
+ | [[File:SchonauerY1903-14.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14] - 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14 Carbine== | ||
+ | The [[Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer|Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14 Carbine]]. | ||
+ | [[File:GreekM1903.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903 Carbine - 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 Carbine hold.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 Carbine aim.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 Carbine rel 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 Carbine rel 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Mannlicher-Schoenauer M1903-14 Carbine rel 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==MAS-36== | ==MAS-36== | ||
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[[File:PS MAS-36 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unstowing the MAS's signature French style spike bayonet.]] | [[File:PS MAS-36 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unstowing the MAS's signature French style spike bayonet.]] | ||
[[File:PS MAS-36 (8).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Screwing it into place.]] | [[File:PS MAS-36 (8).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Screwing it into place.]] | ||
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+ | =Anti-Materiel Rifles= | ||
+ | ==Boys Mk. I== | ||
+ | The [[Boys anti-tank rifle|Boys MKI Anti-Tank Rifle]] is used by the French Antitank riflemen kits. | ||
+ | [[File:BoysMkIATRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Boys Mark I - .55 Boys]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Boys MkI near the vehicle area on the test range.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Boys deployed on the short cobblestone wall.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the small but open sights.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slowly working the Boys' gargantuan bolt action.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling out the magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting a good view of the .55 cartridge before loading in the new one.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Boys (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Boys is always rechambered at the end of its reload.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Boys MKI Anti-Tank Rifle world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
==Panzerbüchse 39== | ==Panzerbüchse 39== | ||
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[[File:PS PzB 39 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PzB.]] | [[File:PS PzB 39 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the PzB.]] | ||
[[File:PS PzB 39 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hopper can be manually reloaded with another.]] | [[File:PS PzB 39 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hopper can be manually reloaded with another.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Panzerbüchse 39 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | =Rifle Semi-auto / Full-auto= | ||
+ | ==FG 42/II== | ||
+ | The German Fallschirmjaeger has a distinct "FG-42 Schütze" class equipped with the second pattern [[FG 42/II]]. The combination of the muzzle brake and buffered stock results in surprisingly good recoil control even when shooting offhand. | ||
+ | [[File:FG 42 II.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FG 42/II - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FG 42/II in Carentan.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming; the drum rear sight can adjust up to 1000m.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Working the fire selector - the game does not portray the complex automatic-open bolt/semiauto-closed bolt procedure.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the FG 42/II.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocking in a new mag.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rechambering the automatic rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FG 42 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Handling the FG 42/II's bipod. The bayonet is unusable, in favor of the more practical bipod.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum FG 42-II world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Gewehr 41(W)== | ||
+ | Wehrmacht ''Funker'' radiomen are equipped with the rare Walther model of the [[Gewehr 41]], the immediate predecessor of the [[Gewehr 43]]. As its magazine is fixed, it only loads from clips, but it does have the ability to mount a bayonet. | ||
+ | [[File:G41w.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Walther Gewehr 41 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Polish Paratrooper with the Walther G41 on the rifle range.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|ADS view.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the Gewehr 41 from empty - the soldier holds the second clip in his palm while loading the first.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Setting in the second clip after loading and thumbing out the first. Offsetting the bottom three rounds to the left is a very accurate detail to how cartridges tend to feed off clips and into the internal magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About to rechamber the G41...]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|...which sends the second clip flying out. The none-empty reload animation is performed by locking the bolt back and ejecting a round, and then loading in one five-shot clip regardless of how many rounds are in the magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G41(W) (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Affixing the G41's bayonet.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Gewehr 41(W) world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Gewehr 43== | ||
+ | In turn, the 9. SS-Panzer radioman class uses the [[Gewehr 43]] rifle, with eight magazines rather than clips for reloads. | ||
+ | [[File:K43 nc.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G43 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Gewehr 43, out on a Dutch farm in the rain.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G43 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the G43.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G43 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocking in a new magazine during the reload.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS G43 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the Gewehr.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Gewehr 43 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==M1 Garand== | ||
+ | The [[M1 Garand]] rifle is the standard service rifle for American forces. | ||
+ | [[File:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand - .30-06]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Posting up just outside of Carentan, with the M1 rifle.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Squad 44'' portrays the Garand's sights very realistically, most games usually give the M1 a psuedo ghost ring for a rear sight. This is likely to balance it out as the Germans have less-issued self-loading rifles in turn. The sights also dial from 100 - 600m.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pinging out an empty clip, the M1 Garand's signature feature.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Carefully dropping in a new clip.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Though, as with a lot of other more modern depictions of the Garand, the en-bloc can be withdrawn for tactical reloads.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Garand (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Attaching the bayonet.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum m1 garand world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
+ | [[M1 Carbine]]s are available to the US 4th Infantry forces introduced in the "Day of Days" chapter. | ||
+ | [[File:M1-Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Carbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M1 Carbine out on the Normandy beaches.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Carbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|ADS with the rear sight set to the 300m setting.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Carbine (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the carbine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1 Carbine (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About to rechamber.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum m1 i m1a1 carbine world.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1 carbine - bottom.]] | ||
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+ | ==M1A1 Carbine== | ||
+ | The [[M1A1 Carbine]] is issued to the US Airborne Radioman, Medic, and Combat Engineer classes. British Airborne radiomen kits also have access to the M1A1 Paratrooper carbine. | ||
+ | [[File:M1A1Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1A1 Carbine - .30 Carbine]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1A1 Carbine (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A member of the 101st Airborne cautiously approaches [[Band of Brothers#M1A1 Carbine|Cafe de Normandie]] with the M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1A1 Carbine (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming at the chimney - the early style rear sight is adjustable.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1A1 Carbine (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading the fifteen-shot magazine with the left hand.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS M1A1 Carbine (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering the M1A1 with the right.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum m1 i m1a1 carbine world.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1A1 carbine - top.]] | ||
− | == | + | ==R.S.C. Mle. 1917== |
− | + | Added with the 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'', the [[R.S.C. Mle 1917]] is the only available semi-automatic rifle for the French Army. | |
− | [[ | + | [[File:R.S.C. Model 1917.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil automatique Modèle 1917 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] |
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− | ==Bren | + | ==Bren Mk2== |
− | The | + | The [[Bren Mk2]] is the machine gun available for British Airborne, XXX Corps soldiers, and the Polish Brigade. It is a lightened development of the Mk II that was issued in July 1944. |
[[File:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bren Mk2 - .303 British]] | [[File:Bren_mk2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bren Mk2 - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:PS Bren (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren Mk III out in the rain.]] | [[File:PS Bren (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bren Mk III out in the rain.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Bren (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About to put in a new one, and then lock the action back.]] | [[File:PS Bren (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About to put in a new one, and then lock the action back.]] | ||
[[File:PS Bren (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deploying the Bren on a post.]] | [[File:PS Bren (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deploying the Bren on a post.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Bren Mk2 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | == | + | ==Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2== |
− | + | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2]] is one of the two machine guns used by the American forces, offering better mobility and the ability to be aimed offhand compared to its belt-fed brother below. | |
− | + | [[File:BAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 - .30-06]] | |
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[[File:PS BAR (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Advancing on the German defenses on Utah Beach with the M1918A2 BAR.]] | [[File:PS BAR (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Advancing on the German defenses on Utah Beach with the M1918A2 BAR.]] | ||
[[File:PS BAR (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR's default 100m rear sight...]] | [[File:PS BAR (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The BAR's default 100m rear sight...]] | ||
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[[File:PS BAR (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspecting a new one before loading it in. The hand positions are a bit out of whack here due the bipod-deployed state.]] | [[File:PS BAR (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inspecting a new one before loading it in. The hand positions are a bit out of whack here due the bipod-deployed state.]] | ||
[[File:PS BAR (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the BAR.]] | [[File:PS BAR (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the BAR.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | ==M1919A6 | + | ==Browning M1919A6== |
American forces also have a machine gunner class equipped with the [[Browning M1919A6]] machine gun, offering a more volume-of-fire oriented choice compared to the maneuverable BAR. | American forces also have a machine gunner class equipped with the [[Browning M1919A6]] machine gun, offering a more volume-of-fire oriented choice compared to the maneuverable BAR. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:1919A6 postWW2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[File:PS M1919A6 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the Browning M1919A6 from the hip, with the carry handle.]] | [[File:PS M1919A6 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the Browning M1919A6 from the hip, with the carry handle.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1919A6 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning set up on the sandbags.]] | [[File:PS M1919A6 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning set up on the sandbags.]] | ||
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[[File:PS M1919A6 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Placing in a new .30-06 belt.]] | [[File:PS M1919A6 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Placing in a new .30-06 belt.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1919A6 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|On empty, the gunner charges the M1919A6.]] | [[File:PS M1919A6 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|On empty, the gunner charges the M1919A6.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M1919A6 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Chatellerault FM 24/29== | ||
+ | [[Chatellerault FM 24/29]] machine guns are the second option available to French gunners. | ||
+ | [[File:Chatellerault M1924-29.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Chatellerault FM 24/29 - 7.5x54mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FM 24 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Standing alongside the Meuse River with the Chatellerault machine gun.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FM 24 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the FM 24/29's distinct sights.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FM 24 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Empty reloads start with the bolt being pulled back first.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FM 24 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Swapping out the magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FM 24 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deploying the Chatellerault on the improvised bridge.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Chatellerault FM 24-29 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Chauchat Mle 1915== | ||
+ | The [[Chauchat|Chauchat Mle 1915]] machine gun is one of the two options for French machine gunners. | ||
+ | [[File:Chauchat without sights.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Chauchat Mle 1915 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Chauchat Mle. 1915 on the Stonne map.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the sights.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unloading an empty magazine out of the Mle. 1915.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rocking in a new one.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the bolt back from empty.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Chauchat (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Examing the Chauchat with the bolt locked back.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Chauchat Mle 1915 world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
+ | [[Lewis Gun]]s are used by the ANZAC forces as their machine gun. It has to be deployed in order to be aimed, akin to the belt-fed GPMGs. | ||
+ | [[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis gun Mk I - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Lewis (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Lewis gun deployed on a low Greek fence. In this position, the gunner holds the stock with his left hand.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Lewis (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming with the distinct large adjustable sights.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Lewis (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading - the user inspects the pan magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Lewis (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Palming it in.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Lewis (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the Lewis.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Lewis Gun world.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
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+ | ==Maxim MG08/15== | ||
+ | The [[Maxim MG08/15]] was brought into the game for the Germans with the 2024 ''Operation Clean Sweep'' update. | ||
+ | [[File:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
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==MG 34== | ==MG 34== | ||
− | German machine gunners are primarily issued with [[ | + | German machine gunners are primarily issued with [[MG 34]] machine guns, feeding from 75-round ''Gurtrommel 34'' drums. As a medium machine gun, it is only usable in hipfire until deployed on cover or in prone. The fire-selector functionality allows for the single shot trigger to be used. The MG 34 is used in a stationary emplacement on the ''Lafette'' tripod, and is mounted in a few vehicles such as the BMW R75 sidecar and one variant of the Sd.Kfz.251. |
[[File:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 with Gurtrommel 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 with Gurtrommel 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PS MG 34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Examining the MG 34 as seen from the hip.]] | [[File:PS MG 34 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Examining the MG 34 as seen from the hip.]] | ||
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[[File:PS MG 34 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling out the 7.92mm belt.]] | [[File:PS MG 34 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling out the 7.92mm belt.]] | ||
[[File:PS MG 34 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closing the top cover.]] | [[File:PS MG 34 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closing the top cover.]] | ||
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[[File:PS MG 42 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Feeding in the belt from a new one.]] | [[File:PS MG 42 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Feeding in the belt from a new one.]] | ||
[[File:PS MG 42 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Palming down the top cover.]] | [[File:PS MG 42 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Palming down the top cover.]] | ||
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− | ==ZB | + | ==ZB vz. 26== |
− | [[ZB | + | [[ZB vz. 26]] machine guns are issued in place of the then non-existent MG 42 for the Wehrmacht in the 1940 maps. It is indexed under its Wehrmacht designation, '''MG-26(t)''', in-game. |
[[File:ZB-26.jpg|thumb|none|450px|ZB-26 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:ZB-26.jpg|thumb|none|450px|ZB-26 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PS ZB-26 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ZB-26 in the German deployment zone at Stonne.]] | [[File:PS ZB-26 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ZB-26 in the German deployment zone at Stonne.]] | ||
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[[File:PS ZB-26 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the machine gun.]] | [[File:PS ZB-26 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the machine gun.]] | ||
[[File:PS ZB-26 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ZB-26 deployed on the sandbags.]] | [[File:PS ZB-26 (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ZB-26 deployed on the sandbags.]] | ||
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=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
==Enfield Cup Grenade Launcher== | ==Enfield Cup Grenade Launcher== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[No.1 Mk.I Cup Discharger]], affixed to the [[Lee-Enfield No. 4]] is issued to the British Forces' Grenadiers, with 4 Mills Bomb projectiles. |
[[File:Enfield Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* with grenade launcher]] | [[File:Enfield Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* with grenade launcher]] | ||
[[File:PS Cup Discharger (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Grenadier Enfield out in the Osterbeek countryside.]] | [[File:PS Cup Discharger (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Grenadier Enfield out in the Osterbeek countryside.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Panzerschreck (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the RPzB's non-adjustable sights.]] | [[File:PS Panzerschreck (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the RPzB's non-adjustable sights.]] | ||
[[File:PS Panzerschreck (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As with many WWII games, it reloads similar to the Bazooka variants despite being a much longer tube.]] | [[File:PS Panzerschreck (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As with many WWII games, it reloads similar to the Bazooka variants despite being a much longer tube.]] | ||
− | [[File:PS Panzerschreck (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|'' | + | [[File:PS Panzerschreck (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Squad 44'' also unfortunately emits the necessary step of connecting the rocket to the launching battery.]] |
==PIAT== | ==PIAT== | ||
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=Grenades and Explosives= | =Grenades and Explosives= | ||
− | ==F1 | + | ==F1 Mle. 1935== |
− | French 21 Regiment forces have the [[F1 | + | French 21 Regiment forces have the [[F1 Mle. 1935]] as their standard fragmentation grenade. |
− | [[File:F1 Mle35 hand grenade.JPG|thumb|none|150px|F1 | + | [[File:F1 Mle35 hand grenade.JPG|thumb|none|150px|F1 Mle. 1935]] |
− | [[File:PS F1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The F1 | + | [[File:PS F1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The F1 Mle. 1935 along the Meuse River.]] |
[[File:PS F1 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the pin.]] | [[File:PS F1 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the pin.]] | ||
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==Mk. 2 Hand Grenade== | ==Mk. 2 Hand Grenade== | ||
The [[Mk 2 Hand Grenade]] is the standard fragmentation grenade for US forces, appearing as the '''Mk.II Frag''' in-game. | The [[Mk 2 Hand Grenade]] is the standard fragmentation grenade for US forces, appearing as the '''Mk.II Frag''' in-game. | ||
− | [[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 "Pineapple"High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | + | [[File:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] |
[[File:PS Mk 2 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mk 2 Grenade along a street in Graves.]] | [[File:PS Mk 2 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Mk 2 Grenade along a street in Graves.]] | ||
− | ==Mk | + | ==Mk II anti-personnel mine== |
− | + | The [[Mk II anti-personnel mine]] are issued to British Combat Engineers. | |
− | [[File:Mk II AP mine.jpg|thumb|none|300px| | + | [[File:Mk II AP mine.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mk II anti-personnel mine]] |
− | [[File:PS Mk II AP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the Mk | + | [[File:PS Mk II AP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Holding the Mk II anti-personnel mine.]] |
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
The German units are equipped with the iconic [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] for their explosive hand grenade. The ''Geballte Ladung'' bundled charge serves as an AT grenade, used by both of the Antitank kits - the Light only gets one bundle, while the Heavy gets two. | The German units are equipped with the iconic [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] for their explosive hand grenade. The ''Geballte Ladung'' bundled charge serves as an AT grenade, used by both of the Antitank kits - the Light only gets one bundle, while the Heavy gets two. | ||
− | [[File:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[File:24-43 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stielhandgranate Modell 24]] |
[[File:PS Stielhandgranate (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M24 Stielhandgranate in the hands of a German paratrooper.]] | [[File:PS Stielhandgranate (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M24 Stielhandgranate in the hands of a German paratrooper.]] | ||
[[File:PS Stielhandgranate (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the fuse before tossing the stick grenade.]] | [[File:PS Stielhandgranate (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the fuse before tossing the stick grenade.]] | ||
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==Model 39 Eihandgranate== | ==Model 39 Eihandgranate== | ||
The 1940-era Wehrmacht uses the [[Model 39 Eihandgranate]] instead of stick grenades on the Dinant and Stonne levels. | The 1940-era Wehrmacht uses the [[Model 39 Eihandgranate]] instead of stick grenades on the Dinant and Stonne levels. | ||
− | [[File:M39 Eihandgranate.JPG|thumb|none| | + | [[File:M39 Eihandgranate.JPG|thumb|none|185px|Eihandgranate Modell 39]] |
[[File:PS M39 Eihandgranate (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German NCO with the Eihandgranate on top of the Dinant Citadelle.]] | [[File:PS M39 Eihandgranate (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German NCO with the Eihandgranate on top of the Dinant Citadelle.]] | ||
[[File:PS M39 Eihandgranate (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unscrewing the fuse cap.]] | [[File:PS M39 Eihandgranate (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Unscrewing the fuse cap.]] | ||
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+ | ===Bren Mk2=== | ||
+ | The [[Bren Mk2]] is mounted on the Universal Carrier. | ||
+ | [[File:Bren Mk2 with Pan magazine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Bren MK2 - .303 British. With pan magazine.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Bren Mk2 pan mag universal carrier 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Bren Mk2 pan mag universal carrier 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Bren Mk2 pan mag universal carrier 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | ||
− | == | + | ===Browning M2HB=== |
− | The | + | The [[Browning M2HB]] is mounted on the US M3 Halftrack. It reuses the M2A1 model from ''Squad'', which is anachronistic for WWII. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:BrowningM2 plain.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M2HB 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M2HB 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M2HB 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M2HB 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | |
− | + | [[File:PS M2A1 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Entering the M2A1's position involves charging the machine gun, as is standard procedure.]] | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:PS M2A1 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The turret in idle.]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:PS M2A1 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the Browning.]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:PS M2A1 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading is identical to ''Squad'' as well.]] |
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[[Browning M1919A4]] are used by American forces, in both standalone buildable versions and mounted on several different tanks and armored vehicles. | [[Browning M1919A4]] are used by American forces, in both standalone buildable versions and mounted on several different tanks and armored vehicles. | ||
[[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06]] | [[File:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06]] | [[File:M1919A4 pintle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06]] | ||
+ | [[File:PostScriptum Browning M1919A4 M5 Stuart.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounted on M5 Stuart tank.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1919A4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A built standalone Browning M1919A4.]] | [[File:PS M1919A4 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A built standalone Browning M1919A4.]] | ||
[[File:PS M1919A4 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the .30cal.]] | [[File:PS M1919A4 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the .30cal.]] | ||
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[[File:PS M1919A4 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About the charge the M1919 from empty.]] | [[File:PS M1919A4 (6).jpg|thumb|none|600px|About the charge the M1919 from empty.]] | ||
− | == | + | ===Hotchkiss Mle 1914=== |
− | + | [[Hotchkiss M1914]] machine guns are buildable MG emplacements for the 1940 French forces. | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hotchkiss M1914 with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel]] |
− | + | [[File:PS Hotchkiss M1914 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Hotchkiss Mle 1914 built out on Stonne.]] | |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS Hotchkiss M1914 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the Mle 1914.]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS Hotchkiss M1914 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the machine gun.]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS Hotchkiss M1914 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The feed strip correctly feeds through the Hotchkiss as it fires. It can be reloaded from non-empty states, but the partial strip simply vanishes.]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS Hotchkiss M1914 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading another strip - the charging handle is never used.]] |
− | [[File:PS | ||
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− | ==MG | + | ===Maxim MG 08=== |
− | + | The [[Maxim MG08]] can be built by the German engineer class. The in-game model is equipped with a ''Patronenkasten'' 16 belt drum and ''Panzermantel'' (armored jacket). | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG 08 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | |||
− | == | + | ===MG 34=== |
− | The | + | The [[MG 34]]. |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:MG34 Lafette.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 on Lafette tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS MG 34 Lafette.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A prebuilt example of the MG 34 Lafette on the training range.]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS MG 34 R75 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking at the R75 sidecar equipped MG 34.]] |
+ | [[File:PS MG 34 R75 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|As seen from riding in the sidecar.]] | ||
− | == | + | ===MG 34 Panzerlauf=== |
− | + | German armored vehicles and Panzers mount the [[MG 34 Panzerlauf]] in numerous installations. It does reuse the heatshield of the regular MG 34 rather than the proper reinforced jacket. | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:MG 34 Panzerlauf 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 34 Panzerlauf - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS MG 34 Panzerlauf (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG 34 Panzerlauf in the hull installation on a PzKpfw V Panther.]] |
− | |||
− | |||
− | == | + | ===MG 42=== |
− | + | The [[MG 42]]. | |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:MG42 and Lafette.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 42 on ''Lafette'' 42 tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:PS MG 42 Lafette (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG 42 Lafette tripod configuration.]] |
− | [[File:PS | + | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
+ | [[File:PS MG 42 Sd.Kfz (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MG 42 atop a ''Hanomag''.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS MG 42 Sd.Kfz (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manning the armored MG.]] | ||
− | ==Reibel Mle. 1931== | + | ===Reibel Mle. 1931=== |
The [[Reibel Machine Gun|Reibel Mle. 31]], the tank-mounted derivative of the [[Chatellerault]], is mounted in French armored vehicles. It is generally referred to as the "MAC Mle 1931" in the vehicle HUD. | The [[Reibel Machine Gun|Reibel Mle. 31]], the tank-mounted derivative of the [[Chatellerault]], is mounted in French armored vehicles. It is generally referred to as the "MAC Mle 1931" in the vehicle HUD. | ||
[[File:Reibel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Reibel Mle. 31 (in right-feeding configuration, with stock) - 7.5x54mm French]] | [[File:Reibel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Reibel Mle. 31 (in right-feeding configuration, with stock) - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
[[File:PS Mle 1931 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mle 1931 machine in the coaxial position on the turret of the Panhard 178. In this particular vehicle it is labeled as the "Reibel."]] | [[File:PS Mle 1931 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Mle 1931 machine in the coaxial position on the turret of the Panhard 178. In this particular vehicle it is labeled as the "Reibel."]] | ||
− | ==Vickers K== | + | ===St. Étienne Mle. 1907=== |
+ | The Greek buildable emplacement machine gun is the French [[St. Étienne Mle 1907]]. | ||
+ | [[File:St 1907 mg.jpg|thumb|none|450px|St. Étienne Modèle 1907 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Vickers K=== | ||
British Willys Jeeps have a single [[Vickers K]] machine gun mounted in the right side passenger seat. | British Willys Jeeps have a single [[Vickers K]] machine gun mounted in the right side passenger seat. | ||
− | [[File:Vickersk.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vickers K | + | [[File:Vickersk.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Vickers K - .303 British]] |
[[File:PS Vickers K (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers K mounted on the British Jeep.]] | [[File:PS Vickers K (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers K mounted on the British Jeep.]] | ||
[[File:PS Vickers K (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the Vickers.]] | [[File:PS Vickers K (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the Vickers.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Vickers K (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Working the charging handle from empty.]] | [[File:PS Vickers K (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Working the charging handle from empty.]] | ||
− | ==Vickers Mk1== | + | ===Vickers Mk1=== |
− | [[Vickers Mk1]] machine guns are buildable emplacements for all Allied factions in '' | + | [[Vickers Mk1]] machine guns are buildable emplacements for all Allied factions in ''Squad 44.'' |
[[File:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | [[File:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:PS Vickers Mk 1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers Mk1 in-game.]] | [[File:PS Vickers Mk 1 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vickers Mk1 in-game.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Vickers Mk 1 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the MG.]] | [[File:PS Vickers Mk 1 (5).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Charging the MG.]] | ||
− | ==ZB-53/Besa== | + | ===ZB-53/Besa=== |
− | The [[ZB-53]] machine gun is mounted in the 1940-era German Panzer 38(t), and the BSA produced '''Besa''' variant is used in British armored vehicles. | + | The [[ZB-53]] machine gun is mounted in the 1940-era German Panzer 38(t), and the BSA-produced '''Besa''' variant is used in British armored vehicles. |
[[File:ZB-53 machine gun no turret.jpg|thumb|none|450px|ZB 53 / vz. 37 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:ZB-53 machine gun no turret.jpg|thumb|none|450px|ZB 53 / vz. 37 machine gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:PS ZB-53 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting a good look at the Pz. 38(t)'s armament.]] | [[File:PS ZB-53 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting a good look at the Pz. 38(t)'s armament.]] | ||
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[[File:PS Besa (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dirty Besa MG on the British Daimler Armored Car.]] | [[File:PS Besa (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A dirty Besa MG on the British Daimler Armored Car.]] | ||
+ | ==Mounted Cannons== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===37 mm AT Gun M3=== | ||
+ | The Americans can build the [[37 mm AT Gun M3]]. | ||
+ | [[File:37mm US AT Gun front view.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 Gun on carriage M4 - 37x223mmR]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===APX 47mm=== | ||
+ | The French Army uses the '''APX 47mm''' antitank gun on the Dinant and Stonne levels. It appears as a towable emplacement and also on the Laffly W15TCC truck, in a rear-facing bed mount. | ||
+ | [[File:PS APX 47mm (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A spawned-in 47mm APX gun, in its original light blue-grey.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS APX 47mm (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|View through the APX's gunsight.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS APX 47mm (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The W15TCC-mouned 47mm cannon with a camouflage finish.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===FlaK 38=== | ||
+ | The [[2cm FlaK 38]] antiaircraft cannon is a constructible German FOB emplacement. Sd.KFz.8 trucks also have a single FlaK 38 emplaced on their rear beds. | ||
+ | [[File:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|450px|2 cm FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FlaK 38 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FlaK 38 in its truck emplacement.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FlaK 38 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Using the default scope.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FlaK 38 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The alternate pendulum sight view can be used, but it is static and only really works with horizontal tracking and the default vertical point of aim.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS FlaK 38 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The standalone FlaK 38. A FlaK 36 is visible behind it.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===KwK 30=== | ||
+ | Several German armored vehicles have '''2 cm KwK 30 L/55''' autocannons, such as the 1940-era Panzer II and the 1944s Sd.Kfz.222 | ||
+ | [[File:PS KwK 30 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The KwK 30 in the PzKpfw II turret, alongside a co-axial MG 34.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS KwK 30 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|And as seen on the Sd.Kfz.222. The 1940 era German vehicles come in the default ''Dunkelgrau'' gray scheme, while the 1944 models have camoflauge paint.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS KwK 30 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manning the armored car's turret position.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS KwK 30 (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The commander's view of the 222's armaments.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ordnance QF 6-pounder=== | ||
+ | The 1944 Allied forces have the '''Ordnance QF 6-pounder''' as their towable artillery emplacement. | ||
+ | [[File:qf6at.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ordnance QF 6-pounder]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS QF-6 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The default QF 6-pounder on the Arnhem test range.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS QF-6 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the cannon.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Pak 36=== | ||
+ | The [[3.7 cm Pak 35/36]] is used by the 1940-era Wehrmacht in the Dinant and Stonne maps. | ||
+ | [[File:Pak36 helsinki 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|3.7 cm Pak 35/36 anti-tank gun - 37×249 mm R]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Pak 36 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A freshly spawned Pak 36.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Pak 36 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Looking through the Pak's scope.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Pak 36 (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|It is one of the few cannons where the reload animation is actually visible from the raised viewpoint.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Pak 38=== | ||
+ | German forces in 1944 have the [[5 cm Pak 38]] as their antitank artillery piece. | ||
+ | [[File:5cm-PAK 38.jpg|thumb|none|450px|5 cm Pak 38 anti-tank gun - 50x419mm R]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Pak 38 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Pak 38 in-game.]] | ||
+ | [[File:PS Pak 38 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manning the gun.]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | =See Also= | ||
+ | ==Post Scriptum== | ||
+ | *From August 9, 2018 to December 14, 2023, the game was known as "Post Scriptum". The game's logo from that period is shown below. | ||
+ | [[File:Post Scriptum Cover.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post Scriptum - Cover Art.]] | ||
[[Category:First-Person Shooter]] | [[Category:First-Person Shooter]] | ||
[[Category:Video Game]] | [[Category:Video Game]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] |
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Squad 44: Letters From The Front (formerly known as Post Scriptum) is a large scale, WWII-set first person tactical shooter developed by UK-based Periscope Games as an offshoot of Squad and is published and later developed by Squad's developer, Offworld Industries. The project began in March 2016 and officially released on Steam Early Access on August 9th, 2018. It initially released as Post Scriptum: The Bloody Seventh as first released chapter of the game focused on the engagement of the British 1st Airborne Division against German Wehrmacht and SS units during Operation Market Garden in 1944. It was further expanded to include engagements that involved American airborne units. Later chapters, Plan Juane (depicting the Manstein Plan (Fall Gelb) battle between the French Army and Wehrmacht in 1940), Day of Days (the landings of Allied forces in Normandy during Operation Overlord), Mercury (the Invasion of Crete in 1941 with defending ANZAC forces), and Watch On The Rhine (the Ardennes Offensive in 1944) expanded the fronts throughout WWII. With the rebranding to Squad 44, the game also depicts the battle of Rethymno, the second part of the Invasion of Crete.
As with its parent game, Squad 44 is a multiplayer-only game focused on teamwork and cooperation, featuring combined arms gameplay and highly realistic, detailed weaponry. It has numerous factions depending on the setting of a match, and asymmetrical gameplay and classes between the Allied units and Axis forces.
The following weapons appear in the video game Squad 44: Letters From The Front:
Overview
Squad 44 portrays historical engagements of Allies and German forces across mainland Europe in 1940 to 1944. The early era of the game's second chapter depicts the French Army's 21 Regiment d'Infanterie engagement of the Wehrmacht during the Fall Gelb operation. The later '44-set levels are from the first and third chapters and portray the Allied Operations of Market Garden and Overlord, respectively. Operation Market Garden features the British 1st Airborne Division, the Polish Brigade, and the American 82nd Airborne infantry forces supported by Britain's XXX Corps armor against a more developed Wehrmacht and 9.SS-Panzer Division. The Normandy battles of Operation Overlord include American 4th Infantry Division, the 101st Airborne, and the 70th Tank Battalion versus the Wehrmacht's 91st Infantry Division and the 6 Fallschirmjägerregiment.
The Squad system from the parent game has been developed for a faction to have three separate sections for its units - the Infantry Section encompasses most of the regular classes. The Logistics Section takes over the FOB/Construction roles from Squad and has regular riflemen, an NCO, medic, and Combat Engineers. The last section is the Armored Section and incorporates tank commanders and tankers into their various fighting vehicles.
The general classes of Squad 44 are:
- Officer - technically its own "Platoon Commander" section, the Officer role assumes the top of the team's chain of command. The class is meant to be paired with the Infantry Section's Radioman to call in air and artillery support. Officers can opt for a standard rifle or SMG; the latter is the sole option for the Germans.
- NCO - The head class of each Infantry and Logistic squad, and the intermediary between them and the Platoon Commander. NCOs have either the standard rifle or SMG for their faction, and in the case of the 1944 Germans, the Gruppenführer has exclusive use of the StG 44.
- Radioman - An Infantry class meant to directly follow the Officer and allow the use of indirect fire support. The latewar kits have the Gewehr 41 for the Funker, and the M1/M1A1 Carbine for Allied units. The early war variants use standard Kar98ks and MAS-36s.
- Rifleman - Bog-standard Infantry and Logistics personnel that use each faction's standard service rifle, in addition to frag and smoke grenades. Latewar Allied units have sidearms and the French Fusiliers and Recrues only use their older WWI-era rifles. Infantry also bear sandbags, while the Logistics have repair tools.
- Machine Gunner - the specialized automatic rifleman Infantry kit. Depending on the faction and era, some have Light Machine Guns that offer more mobility and unsupported aiming, while the Medium Machine Guns have to be deployed on bipods to be aimed effectively but have increased ammunition counts. Sidearms, frag, and smoke grenades are included.
- Marksman - Low-count Infantry kit that is issued a scoped bolt-action rifle, a pistol, grenades, and binoculars.
- Medic - Generally given a standard rifle, sidearm, grenades, and a Morphine injector as its main tool to resuscitate fallen allies. Available to both Infantry and Logistics, the latter has the repair tool.
- Grenadier - Infantry-exclusive kit equipped with Rifle Grenade Launchers and regular hand grenades. Available to all factions except the French; the German Schiessbecher is not available in that era as a balance measure.
- Sapper - Infantry class given SMGs and pistols, and explosives for dealing with enemy vehicles and emplacements.
- Anti-Tank - Generally dived into Light (LAT) and Heavy (HAT) variations. All bear rifles; the Germans use the Panzerfaust and the Panzerschreck respectively. The British only have a LAT role equipped with the PIAT; the Americans' Bazooka role is a HAT. The latewar Allies have pistol sidearms. A subvariation is also present in the early 1940 era with Fusilier antichar and Panzerabwehrschütze AT Rifle kits, as these battles predate the widespread use of handheld rocket launchers
- Light Mortar - Equipped with a regular rifle, pistol, and a Light Mortar that can be used in the prone position. The class is in all Infantry Sections except the US Forces.
- Combat Engineer - The principal kit of Logistics Sections for constructing emplacements. Generally has three variations - HE that uses an explosive similar to Sappers, AT carries antivehicle mines, and AP has antipersonnel mines. Issued with regular rifles, pistols, grenades, sandbags, E-tools, and repair wrenches.
- Tank Commander - Head kit of Armored Sections, equipped with both a SMG and sidearm. Both this and its subordinate kit have repair tools.
- Tank Crew - Armored vehicle operator, only given a sidearm and grenades, and also has the building tool.
The high degree of weapon functionality is shared from Squad. The game tracks reserve ammunition by individual magazines, fire selectors have an animation where applicable, and many long arms have sights that can be zeroed or dialed in with correspondingly accurate adjustments made to the actual rear sights. For the sake of simplicity and consistency, all weapons zero by meters (British and American systems typically used imperial yards in reality during WWII).
Pistols
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power was introduced into the game with the April 2024 Operation Clean Sweep update. It is also available for the German faction as the Pistole 640(b).
FN Model 1922
The FN Model 1922.
Luger P08
Simply indexed as Luger in-game, the Luger P08 is issued to the officer/NCO ranked classes for all German units.
M1911A1
The American forces have M1911A1 pistols issued to all classes.
Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 is issued in place of the Walther P38 for Wehrmacht kits (except for the Sanitäter) in the 1940 levels.
Ruby Mle. 1915
The French forces have access to the Ruby Pistol. It was added with the 2024 Operation Clean Sweep April update.
SACM M1935A
The SACM M1935A pistols are exclusively available to the Fusilier antichar and Chief ingenieur kits for the 1940-era French Army. It is named PA 1935A in-game.
Walther P38
Most of the specialized German kits have the standard Walther P38 pistol as their sidearm in the 1944-set levels. It is only available to the Sanitäter in the earlywar 1940 era levels.
Revolvers
Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873
Most classes for the French 21 Regiment d'Infanterie have the archaic Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 revolver as an issued sidearm. It is referred to as the MAS Mle. 1873 in game.
Colt M1917
The Colt M1917 was added to the American faction with the 2024 April update.
Enfield No. 2 Mk. I
The Enfield No. 2 Mk. I revolver is the principal sidearm of the British units in Squad 44, named Enfield No. 2 Mk. 1. All kits of the faction as well as their tankers get the No. 2 revolver.
MAS Mle. 1892
Following the 2024 Operation Clean Sweep update, the Mle 1892 Revolver is a usable revolver for the French officer classes.
Nagant M1912
The Nagant M1912.
Webley Mk. VI
Some British classes can use the Webley Mk VI.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
American Officers and NCOs are equipped with the M1A1 Thompson submachinegun, with the exception of logistics NCOs, who use the Grease Gun listed below.
M3 Grease Gun
The M3 Grease Gun is used by US Sappers, logistics NCOs and by tank commanders of the 70th Tank Battalion.
M1928 Thompson
The M1928 Thompson is included as part of the Mercury Chapter content, as the SMG for ANZAC Officers and NCOs.
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson is available with a 20-round and 30-round magazine.
MAS-38
MAS-38 SMGs are available to French Officers and NCOs, and are also used by the combat engineers and by Chef de char tank commanders.
MP 40
The MP 40 is the standard submachine gun used by various classes across the German forces.
Sten Mk V
British Airborne Officers and NCOs, Sappers, and Tank Commanders have the Sten Mk V as a primary weapon. It is the only SMG that can be equipped with a bayonet.
Steyr MP 34
Steyr MP 34s are issued instead of MP 40s for 1940 Wehrmacht classes on the Dinant and Stonne levels. It is indexed as the MP 34(ö); the abbreviation refers to Österreich (Austria's name in German). Despite having a bayonet lug, the functionality is not used in-game, unlike the Sten Mk V above.
Assault Rifle
StG 44
The StG 44 is included and only available in one of the Gruppenführer loadouts for the latewar German forces.
Bolt-action Rifles
Berthier Mle. 1907/15 M16
The longer Berthier Mle. 1907/15 M16 was added into the game with the 2024 Operation Clean Sweep update.
Berthier Mle. 1916 Carabine
Berthier Model 1916 Carabine rifles are used by the French 21 Regiment d'Infanterie Commandant, Combat Engineer, Rifleman, and Sapper kits.
Enfield P14
The ANZAC sniper can be equipped with the Pattern 1914 Enfield.
Gras Model 1874
The Gras Model 1874.
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k is the standard issue service rifle for the German military in Squad 44. The Scharfschütze kits use a Zeiss ZF39 equipped Kar98k as their sniper rifle.
Karabiner 98k sniper
The Karabiner 98k with Zeiss ZF39 scope.
Lebel Model 1886 M93
French Fusilier and Recrue infantry are issued with old Lebel Model 1886 M93 rifles. The Tireur d'elite sharpshooter uses the Lebel with the APX 1917 scope as the French never issued MAS-36 with scopes in WWII.
Lebel Model 1886 M93 sniper
The Lebel Model 1886 M93 with APX Mle 1917 scope.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III*
ANZAC forces in the Mercury Chapter use the older Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* pattern as their standard issue rifle. A scoped version is available to their sniper class.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* (HT)
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1
The Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle is the standard battle rifle of the UK Armed Forces in Squad 44.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 (T)
British and Polish Airborne snipers use the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T) sniper rifle. Unlike the other scoped rifles in-game, the Lee-Enfield sniper can rechamber while maintaining a view through the scope.
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903A3 Springfield is available to US Army infantry and logistics riflemen as an alternative to the M1 rifle.
M1903A4 Springfield
American marksmen use the M1903A4 Springfield sniper rifle with Model 330 Weaver scope, the signature sniper rifle of the US Army in the European theater.
Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903
The Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903.
Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14
The Mannlicher-Schönauer Y1903/14.
Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14 Carbine
The Mannlicher-Schönauer M1903/14 Carbine.
MAS-36
The MAS-36 is the standard battle rifle for the French Army, though it is issued to specialized kits - NCOs, Radio Operators, Medics, AT and Chief Engineers, and Light Mortarmen. The general riflemen roles are supplemented with its older WWI predecessors.
Anti-Materiel Rifles
Boys Mk. I
The Boys MKI Anti-Tank Rifle is used by the French Antitank riflemen kits.
Panzerbüchse 39
German Panzerbüchse kits use the Panzerbüchse 39, exclusively in the 1940 era. For the later set maps, German forces instead have the more effective man portable rocket launchers.
Rifle Semi-auto / Full-auto
FG 42/II
The German Fallschirmjaeger has a distinct "FG-42 Schütze" class equipped with the second pattern FG 42/II. The combination of the muzzle brake and buffered stock results in surprisingly good recoil control even when shooting offhand.
Gewehr 41(W)
Wehrmacht Funker radiomen are equipped with the rare Walther model of the Gewehr 41, the immediate predecessor of the Gewehr 43. As its magazine is fixed, it only loads from clips, but it does have the ability to mount a bayonet.
Gewehr 43
In turn, the 9. SS-Panzer radioman class uses the Gewehr 43 rifle, with eight magazines rather than clips for reloads.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand rifle is the standard service rifle for American forces.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are available to the US 4th Infantry forces introduced in the "Day of Days" chapter.
M1A1 Carbine
The M1A1 Carbine is issued to the US Airborne Radioman, Medic, and Combat Engineer classes. British Airborne radiomen kits also have access to the M1A1 Paratrooper carbine.
R.S.C. Mle. 1917
Added with the 2024 Operation Clean Sweep, the R.S.C. Mle 1917 is the only available semi-automatic rifle for the French Army.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk2
The Bren Mk2 is the machine gun available for British Airborne, XXX Corps soldiers, and the Polish Brigade. It is a lightened development of the Mk II that was issued in July 1944.
Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2
The Browning Automatic Rifle M1918A2 is one of the two machine guns used by the American forces, offering better mobility and the ability to be aimed offhand compared to its belt-fed brother below.
Browning M1919A6
American forces also have a machine gunner class equipped with the Browning M1919A6 machine gun, offering a more volume-of-fire oriented choice compared to the maneuverable BAR.
Chatellerault FM 24/29
Chatellerault FM 24/29 machine guns are the second option available to French gunners.
Chauchat Mle 1915
The Chauchat Mle 1915 machine gun is one of the two options for French machine gunners.
Lewis Gun
Lewis Guns are used by the ANZAC forces as their machine gun. It has to be deployed in order to be aimed, akin to the belt-fed GPMGs.
Maxim MG08/15
The Maxim MG08/15 was brought into the game for the Germans with the 2024 Operation Clean Sweep update.
MG 34
German machine gunners are primarily issued with MG 34 machine guns, feeding from 75-round Gurtrommel 34 drums. As a medium machine gun, it is only usable in hipfire until deployed on cover or in prone. The fire-selector functionality allows for the single shot trigger to be used. The MG 34 is used in a stationary emplacement on the Lafette tripod, and is mounted in a few vehicles such as the BMW R75 sidecar and one variant of the Sd.Kfz.251.
MG 42
The MG 42 is available to German units in the 1944 levels, both as a man-portable MMG feeding from the assault drums, or as a FOB emplacement. It is also mounted in one variation of the Sd.Kfz. 251 halftrack.
ZB vz. 26
ZB vz. 26 machine guns are issued in place of the then non-existent MG 42 for the Wehrmacht in the 1940 maps. It is indexed under its Wehrmacht designation, MG-26(t), in-game.
Launchers
Enfield Cup Grenade Launcher
The No.1 Mk.I Cup Discharger, affixed to the Lee-Enfield No. 4 is issued to the British Forces' Grenadiers, with 4 Mills Bomb projectiles.
Gewehrgranatengerät
German Schiessbecher grenadiers use the K98k equipped with the Gewehrgranatengerät device. It only has the Gewehr-Sprenggranate as the available projectile.
M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher
The M7 Rifle Grenade Launcher in conjunction with the M1 Garand is issued to American Grenadier kits. It has the most options for projectiles, included Mk. 2 fragmentation warheads for infantry, M9A1 Rifle Grenades for anti-armor/vehicle use, and M16 Smoke Grenades for concealment.
M1A1 Bazooka
US 4th Infantry Division Bazooka troops use the M1A1 "Bazooka" rocket launcher.
M9A1 Bazooka
The M9A1 "Bazooka" variant is used by the 82nd and 101st Airborne Bazooka kits.
Panzerfaust 60
The German Forces 1944-era Leichte Panzerabwehr kit has the Panzerfaust 60 disposable launcher.
Panzerschreck
The Panzerschreck launcher is used by the German Schwere Panzerabwehr class in the 1944 era levels, and has two rockets. It goes by its full German moniker of Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 in-game.
PIAT
British and Polish Light AT units utilize the PIAT launcher as their anti-vehicle launcher.
Grenades and Explosives
F1 Mle. 1935
French 21 Regiment forces have the F1 Mle. 1935 as their standard fragmentation grenade.
Hafthohlladung Anti Tank Mine
The magnetic Hafthohlladung Anti Tank Mine is issued to German Heavy and Light Antitank, and Sapper kits. It has to be manually placed and functions on a timed fuse.
Hawkins Grenade/Mine
American and British forces have the Mk-II No. 75 Hawkins Grenade/Mine as an explosive used by their Sapper and Bazooka/PIAT classes. It functions identical to the HHL mine.
M1A1 Mine
M1A1 Mines are used by American Combat Engineers.
M2A1 Mine
The M2 Mine is used as the antipersonnel mine for US engineers.
M8 Smoke Grenade
The AN/M8 HC smoke grenade is used by American forces, with both white and red versions.
Mills Bomb
Mills Bombs are the offensive grenade of choice for the British units.
Mle 1935 Mine
The Mle 1935 Mine is a heavy antitank mine used by the French HAT Ingénieur de combat.
Mle 1936 Mine
The Mle 1936 is given to the French LAT Engineer, as a smaller yield antivehicle mine.
Mle 1939 AP Mine
Mle 1939 Mines are the last French mine type, used by engineers for antipersonnel use.
Mk. 2 Hand Grenade
The Mk 2 Hand Grenade is the standard fragmentation grenade for US forces, appearing as the Mk.II Frag in-game.
Mk II anti-personnel mine
The Mk II anti-personnel mine are issued to British Combat Engineers.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
The German units are equipped with the iconic Model 24 Stielhandgranate for their explosive hand grenade. The Geballte Ladung bundled charge serves as an AT grenade, used by both of the Antitank kits - the Light only gets one bundle, while the Heavy gets two.
Model 39 Eihandgranate
The 1940-era Wehrmacht uses the Model 39 Eihandgranate instead of stick grenades on the Dinant and Stonne levels.
Nebelhandgranate 39
Nebelhandgranate 39s are the smoke grenades used by the German forces.
No. 77 WP
British units use the No. 77 Smoke Grenade. Unlike the other harmless smoke grenades, the No. 77 has a lethal detonation of White Phosphorous smoke, although the smoke cloud lingers for a shorter duration than other factions' equivalents.
No. 82 Gammon Grenade
The Gammon Grenade is available to the British LAT, Grenadier, and Sapper classes as an AT grenade. It appears as the Gammon Bomb.
S-Mine
German Kampfingenieurs are equipped with the S-Mine for antipersonnel use.
Tellermine 35
The Tellermine 35 is the standard AT mine for German combat engineers.
Mortars
Brandt Mle 1937
The French Mortier legier is equipped with a Brandt Mle 1937 small mortar.
Granatwerfer 34
The Granatwerfer 34 Mortar is the emplaced medium mortar for the German forces.
Granatwerfer 36
German Leichter Mörser troops use the Granatwerfer 36 Mortar.
M2 Mortar
American units have the M2 Mortar as their constructible mortar emplacement.
Ordnance ML 3 inch
The Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar serves as the emplaced medium mortar for British and French forces.
Ordnance ML 4.2 inch
The Ordnance ML 4.2inch is the heavy mortar emplacement for the British and French factions.
Ordnance SBML 2 inch
The 1st Airborne Division's Light Mortar class has the Ordnance SBML 2 inch Mortar, with both HE and smoke rounds.
Mounted Weapons
Mounted Machine Guns
Bren Mk2
The Bren Mk2 is mounted on the Universal Carrier.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is mounted on the US M3 Halftrack. It reuses the M2A1 model from Squad, which is anachronistic for WWII.
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 are used by American forces, in both standalone buildable versions and mounted on several different tanks and armored vehicles.
Hotchkiss Mle 1914
Hotchkiss M1914 machine guns are buildable MG emplacements for the 1940 French forces.
Maxim MG 08
The Maxim MG08 can be built by the German engineer class. The in-game model is equipped with a Patronenkasten 16 belt drum and Panzermantel (armored jacket).
MG 34
The MG 34.
MG 34 Panzerlauf
German armored vehicles and Panzers mount the MG 34 Panzerlauf in numerous installations. It does reuse the heatshield of the regular MG 34 rather than the proper reinforced jacket.
MG 42
The MG 42.
Reibel Mle. 1931
The Reibel Mle. 31, the tank-mounted derivative of the Chatellerault, is mounted in French armored vehicles. It is generally referred to as the "MAC Mle 1931" in the vehicle HUD.
St. Étienne Mle. 1907
The Greek buildable emplacement machine gun is the French St. Étienne Mle 1907.
Vickers K
British Willys Jeeps have a single Vickers K machine gun mounted in the right side passenger seat.
Vickers Mk1
Vickers Mk1 machine guns are buildable emplacements for all Allied factions in Squad 44.
ZB-53/Besa
The ZB-53 machine gun is mounted in the 1940-era German Panzer 38(t), and the BSA-produced Besa variant is used in British armored vehicles.
Mounted Cannons
37 mm AT Gun M3
The Americans can build the 37 mm AT Gun M3.
APX 47mm
The French Army uses the APX 47mm antitank gun on the Dinant and Stonne levels. It appears as a towable emplacement and also on the Laffly W15TCC truck, in a rear-facing bed mount.
FlaK 38
The 2cm FlaK 38 antiaircraft cannon is a constructible German FOB emplacement. Sd.KFz.8 trucks also have a single FlaK 38 emplaced on their rear beds.
KwK 30
Several German armored vehicles have 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannons, such as the 1940-era Panzer II and the 1944s Sd.Kfz.222
Ordnance QF 6-pounder
The 1944 Allied forces have the Ordnance QF 6-pounder as their towable artillery emplacement.
Pak 36
The 3.7 cm Pak 35/36 is used by the 1940-era Wehrmacht in the Dinant and Stonne maps.
Pak 38
German forces in 1944 have the 5 cm Pak 38 as their antitank artillery piece.
See Also
Post Scriptum
- From August 9, 2018 to December 14, 2023, the game was known as "Post Scriptum". The game's logo from that period is shown below.