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German armoured train EP 42

German "Eisenbahn-Panzerzug EP 42". Armed with two 10.5-cm light field howitzers, 20mm-flak quadruplet, 22 light MG's, 1 heavy MG, 2 medium mortars 81mm, 1 Pak 5cm (later the russian 7,62cm SiS 3). Crew: 113 soldiers consisting of Infantrymen, Artillerymen, Engineers, Flak Artillerymen, Radio- and driver personnel.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/german-armored-forces-vehicles/20897/german-armoured-train-ep-42
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What calibre was this one sole heavy MG and what was it’s purpose at all? In contrast, there are 22 light MG’s and if I understand this right, also 2 20mm flak quadruplets. So what is this one MG task?

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Is the pattern camouflage or has this train taken a beating?