MP-40 vs PPSh-41 (w/ John Keene)
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One of the classic "pick one" debates of World War Two is the German MP-40 versus the Soviet PPSh-41. During the war, both sides often opined that the other's SMG was better, so which really was? The MP-40 is more compact, with a smaller magazine but also a lower rate of fire. The PPSh is larger, with more ammunition on hand but a much higher rate of fire.
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