This video delves into the history and development of the Soviet Union's first submachine gun, the Degtyarev PPD-34/38. It details the design's origins, its initial adoption, and the reasons for its limited production. The video highlights the impact of captured Finnish Suomi SMGs during the Winter War, which prompted the Red Army to re-evaluate and rapidly increase PPD production and development. It also mentions the subsequent adaptation of the Suomi's drum magazine to the PPD-34/38 and the eventual replacement of both by the PPSh-41, which was designed for mass production.
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