The MG08

[Daan Kemp]

Usually moved in pieces. Tripod, sled, gun. ammo, sights, water, etc.

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[MG1918]

WWI MG08 Gun teams were either 5 or 6 troops. Like any team each had a specific role. There were many methods of carrying the sled, with or without the MG. Below some examples of carriage...either way yes what a hell of a job!!!! These are from inter-war manuals but the methods remain unchanged.
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[MG1918]

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Most of the images of moving the schlitten are inter-war on training exercises. The manuals from WWI and before 1939 depict the same drills. I guess no one bothered to film in WWI hurriedly moving kit whilst in action!!!

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