68K views · 1.3K reactions | The feared MG42 was a very effective weapon system when employed as part of a Gruppe using the bipod legs but became even more potent when used in conjunction with the Lafette 42 Tripod and M.G. Zieleinrichtung 40 optical sight. This enabled the MG42 to provide direct fire out to 3000m of required. #mg42 #history #ww2 #normandy | WW2 Wayfinder | Facebook