Best Machine-GUn of WW2? (As a GPMG)

[CHINESEFOOD101]

Dont overheat like youre MG would. 
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too bad you can change the barrel very easily 

[DrRockzo1986]

I love the Jap Type 99 LMG as its my fav WWII overall weapon, but I dont think it was a huge difference maker like the MG42, so the latter gets my vote.
Post Merge: June 29, 2011, 08:55:14 PMBTW is the FG42 considered a Assault rifle or a LMG, because its similar to the BAR in that it uses rifle cartridges, low cap magazines and incorporates a bipod.

[Tankbuster]

The poll says it all. No one voted for any Jap MG, only only one taker for French ones
while 63% voted for the MG42. The FG42 was designed for paratroopers and used by them. The Americans tried to combine both the MG42 & FG42 and ended up with the M60. The rest is history.