Italian landing on Sitia
An Italian marines' machine gun team takes position after landing at Sitia.
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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/italian-forces/48638/italian-landing-on-sitia
Mitraglice Breda modello 37 8mm. heavy machinegun. This was the standard heavy machinegun used by Italian forces during the war. Ammunition feed used 20 or 25-round metal strips. German troops also used this weapon in Italy under the designation 8mm. Maschinengewehr 259(i). Considered a very reliable weapon.