The StG 44, designed in 1944, was the world’s first widely used assault rifle and forever changed combat tactics. Chambered in 7.92x33mm Kurz, it combined firepower, range, and control. After WWII, millions of StG 44s were left behind and seized by Allied forces, inspiring future rifles like the AK-47 and M16. Its legacy continued through the Cold War and beyond, with nations like East Germany and Syria using it in various conflicts. Today, surviving StG 44s are valuable collector’s items and war relics.
What Really Happened to the StG 44 After WWII?
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