"Rethinking Japanese HMGs in Crossfire" Topic

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Tango01	04 Dec 2024 3:41 p.m. PST
"I've thought about the Japanese HMG representation in Crossfire for many years. Specifically why did Arty & Rob decide to make them fire with only 3D? Here's my latest thoughts and a proposed revision…" Wargaming.info Blog link Armand
The Virtual Armchair General	06 Dec 2024 10:48 a.m. PST
Indeed! A very reasonable suggestion by the blogger. Besides, I believe by WW II the Hotchkiss had been converted, at least in some cases, to belt-feed, which would surely eliminate the argument that the ammo "sticks" limited the rate of fire significantly. TVAG
Tango01	06 Dec 2024 2:50 p.m. PST
Thanks Armand