Hungarian Rifle Platoon - Revision history

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	The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.		The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.

	When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, ~~German~~ Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.		When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.

	Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.		Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.

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	The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.		The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.

	When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, ~~Nazi~~ Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.		When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, German Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.

	Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.		Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.

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	*The Solothorn was the best MG of the whole damn war. See the [[MG34 Platoon]] page for more info.		*The Solothorn was the best MG of the whole damn war. See the [[MG34 Platoon]] page for more info.

	*The M1895 and 35M rifles were wholy inadequate for combat against Soviet troops, as they were chambered for 8mm ~~ammo, a full mm smaller than what half the world was using as SMG~~ ammo. While the 35m was rechambered to accept 7.92x57mm, this lead to logistics problems of ~~haing~~ to send several different types of Rifle ammo to the front. Even then the 35M was only 730m/s to the 98K's 760m/s. (For comparison, the Mosin shot at ~800m/s)		*The M1895 and 35M rifles were wholy inadequate for combat against Soviet troops, as they were chambered for older 8mm ammo. While the 35m was rechambered to accept 7.92x57mm, this lead to logistics problems of having to send several different types of Rifle ammo to the front. Even then the 35M was only 730m/s to the 98K's 760m/s. (For comparison, the Mosin shot at ~800m/s)

	*The Danuvia M39/M43 family of SMGs were popular weapons that were at least comparable, if not outright superior to the MP40 due to using a slightly larger version of the 9mm cartridge from the previous war.		*The Danuvia M39/M43 family of SMGs were popular weapons that were at least comparable, if not outright superior to the MP40 due to using a slightly larger version of the 9mm cartridge from the previous war.

	{{Template:Hungarian Forces in Flames of War}}		{{Template:Hungarian Forces in Flames of War}}

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			[[File:Hungarian Troops.jpeg\|thumb\|Not quite the pagan terror of Europe they once were but they're at least trying.]]
	The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.		The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.

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	==IRL==		==IRL==
			The Platoon as an organizational unit can trace its roots back to the early era of gunpowder and derives from the French word "peloton" which meant a small detachment of soldiers. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden organized his firing unit Platoon in the early 1600s, and by the latter part of the century, the French had adopted the system as well.

	When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.		When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.

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	Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.		Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.

	Hungarian Infantry platoons typically had 33 men in them, with each squad armed with an SMG, an MG34 that they renamed, and what was probably a mixture of Mannlicher M1895s or FÉG 35M rifles. While the Hungarians were functionally armed with whatever the Germans felt like throwing at them, they did have a few unique weapons. As for the inevitable breakdown:		Hungarian Infantry platoons typically had 33 men in them, with each squad armed with an SMG, an MG34 that they renamed, and what was probably a mixture of Mannlicher M1895s or FÉG 35M rifles. While the Hungarians were functionally armed with whatever the Germans or Italians felt like throwing at them, they did have a few unique weapons. As for the inevitable breakdown:

	*The Solothorn was the best MG of the whole damn war. See the [[MG34 Platoon]] page for more info.		*The Solothorn was the best MG of the whole damn war. See the [[MG34 Platoon]] page for more info.
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	*The M1895 and 35M rifles were wholy inadequate for combat against Soviet troops, as they were chambered for 8mm ammo, a full mm smaller than what half the world was using as SMG ammo. While the 35m was rechambered to accept 7.92x57mm, this lead to logistics problems of haing to send several different types of Rifle ammo to the front. Even then the 35M was only 730m/s to the 98K's 760m/s. (For comparison, the Mosin shot at ~800m/s)		*The M1895 and 35M rifles were wholy inadequate for combat against Soviet troops, as they were chambered for 8mm ammo, a full mm smaller than what half the world was using as SMG ammo. While the 35m was rechambered to accept 7.92x57mm, this lead to logistics problems of haing to send several different types of Rifle ammo to the front. Even then the 35M was only 730m/s to the 98K's 760m/s. (For comparison, the Mosin shot at ~800m/s)

	*~~SMG Ipsum Lorem~~		*The Danuvia M39/M43 family of SMGs were popular weapons that were at least comparable, if not outright superior to the MP40 due to using a slightly larger version of the 9mm cartridge from the previous war.

	{{Template:Hungarian Forces in Flames of War}}		{{Template:Hungarian Forces in Flames of War}}

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	*SMG Ipsum Lorem		*SMG Ipsum Lorem

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1d4chan>Lord Of The Lemmings: I am basing what I know about Hungarian infantry Squad/platoon makeup from a 1943 Intelligence report from the US. If there are any Hungarians here they are welcome to correct me.

2022-05-05T18:25:39Z

I am basing what I know about Hungarian infantry Squad/platoon makeup from a 1943 Intelligence report from the US. If there are any Hungarians here they are welcome to correct me.

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The Hungarian Rifle platoon is a unit available for Hungary in Flames of War. It represents the Hungarian troops who served on the Eastern front during Operation Barbarossa.

==IRL==
When people think of World War II, they usually think of the big five players: The United States, The British Empire, Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Imperial Japan. However, fewer people are aware of or remember that Hungary, Romania, and Finland(Sorta. It's complicated) were also Axis allies in addition to Italy.

Hungarians were somewhat looked down upon by the Germans serving in the eastern front, who considered them somewhat cowardly and ineffective. It was in part due to Hungarians operating the flanks of the German Army at Stalingrad that led to the defeat of Von Paulus' 5th army.

Hungarian Infantry platoons typically had 33 men in them, with each squad armed with an SMG, an MG34 that they renamed, and what was probably a mixture of Mannlicher M1895s or FÉG 35M rifles. While the Hungarians were functionally armed with whatever the Germans felt like throwing at them, they did have a few unique weapons. As for the inevitable breakdown:

*The Solothorn was the best MG of the whole damn war. See the [[MG34 Platoon]] page for more info.

*The M1895 and 35M rifles were wholy inadequate for combat against Soviet troops, as they were chambered for 8mm ammo, a full mm smaller than what half the world was using as SMG ammo. While the 35m was rechambered to accept 7.92x57mm, this lead to logistics problems of haing to send several different types of Rifle ammo to the front. Even then the 35M was only 730m/s to the 98K's 760m/s. (For comparison, the Mosin shot at ~800m/s)

*SMG Ipsum Lorem