The MG 08/15 Updated Between the Wars
This video delves into the fascinating post-World War I evolution of the German MG 08/15 machine gun, specifically focusing on updates implemented between the wars. Due to Treaty of Versailles limitations, the MG 08/15 became a cornerstone of the German military's inventory, and this content highlights various modifications made during the 1920s and 1930s. These enhancements include anti-aircraft sights, an oil bottle in the stock, a bipod attachment near the muzzle, improved water plugs, a modified drum hanger, a feed block compatible with both cloth and metal belts, a leather pistol grip cover, and a new top cover latch. The video notes that many of these modernized guns saw service in reserve units during World War II, and it examines one such example, comparing its features to the original World War I configuration.











