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M1 Carbine
This lightweight semi-automatic carbine was manufactured by various entities in the United States. It was a gas-operated weapon that used 30 M1 Carbine rounds. Developed for the Second World War, its light weight made it very useful for U.S. paratroopers as well as U.S. tank crews. As its popularity spread, it was used by several countries, in many different variations. With the ability to fire 875 rounds per minute, and its light weight of 2.48 kg (5 ½ lbs.), the M1 became one of the most effective weapons of WW II.
M1 Garand
The gas-operated, self loading rifle was the principal weapon amongst U.S. Army personnel in Europe, as well as U.S. Marine Corps troops in the Pacific. Manufactured by Springfield Armory in the United States, it fired a .30-06 Springfield round from an 8 round internal box. There would be a total of around 6 million M1 Garands produced in various forms. Although a very successful weapon, it weighed a cumbersome 4.37kg (9 ½ lbs.).
M1 Thompson (Tommy Gun)
This sub-machine gun is one of the most famous firearms of all times. Manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation/Auto Ordnance Corporation in the United States. The weapon used a blow-back firing system that shot out .45 ACP rounds. It also had the capability to use either a 20 or 30 round box, or 50-shot round drum. Introduced in 1919, it is synonymous with the Prohibition-era fighting weapon of choice for gangsters as well as police. It had the ability to fire up to 700 rounds a minute, which made it popular with U.S. servicemen during close combat situations. It had an empty weight of 4.8 kg (11 lbs.). Through the years there were several different variations of the Tommy Gun produced, as a testament to its success.
M1917 Enfield (American Enfield)
The bolt-action rifle was manufactured by Winchester/Remington/Baldwin Locomotive Works in the United States. The M1917 was a spinoff of the German Mauser 98. It had a 6 round magazine that fired .30-06 Springfield rounds. It was a heavy rifle weighing 4.17 kg (9 ¼ lbs.). The M1917 saw very limited action during World War II from U.S. servicemen. It was regulated to training forces, reserve units and lend lease act customers. The Enfield was originally developed for WW I, so when WW II broke out, there were more preferable weapons of choice by the U.S. armed forces (such as the M1 Garand).
M1A1 Pack Howitzer
The towed artillery system was manufactured by State Factories in the United States. With the ability to fire 3 to 6 rounds per minute coupled with a range of 8,790 meters (9,610 yards), it was used in assaults, to defend key positions, and in some anti-tank campaigns. Along with U.S. servicemen, the British , and Yugoslav troops were the main operators of the system. It fired a 75mm shell that weighed around 6 kgs and was highly explosive. Its empty weight was a whooping 1062kg (2,340 lbs.), but it was still one of the most mobile artillery systems for its time.
M31A (Grease Gun)
Entering service in 1944, this sub-machine gun was easy to use and cheap. Manufactured by Guide Lamp Division of General Motors/Ithica Gun Company in the United States, it used gas-operated bolt action that fired 45 ACP rounds. The weapon got its name due to the similar appearance to a mechanic’s grease can. It had the ability to fire 350 rounds per minute and weighed around 3.7 kg (8 ¼ lbs.). Operated by U.S. troops during the last year of WW II.
Macchi C.200
The Saetta (aka “Lightning”) was a fighter manufactured by Aeronautica Macchi in Italy. Primarily used by the Regia Aeronautica. Introduced in 1939. Approximately 1,150 built.
Macchi C.202
The Folgore (aka “Thunder Bolt”) was a fighter manufactured by Aeronautica Macchi Aeronautica in Italy. Primarily used by the Regia Aeronautica. Introduced in 1941. Approximately 1,200 built.
Macchi C.205
The Veltro (aka “Greyhound”) was a fighter manufactured by Aeronautica Macchi in Italy. Primarily used by the Regia Aeronautica, Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana and the Luftwaffe. Introduced in 1943. Approximately 260 built.
Martin B-10
The B-10 was a bomber manufactured by Martin in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Army Air Corps, Turkish Air Force and Dutch East Indies Air Force. Introduced in 1934. Approximately 340 built.
Martin Baltimore
The 187 was a light bomber and reconaissance aircraft manufactured by Martin in the United States. Primarily used by the Royal Air Force. Introduced in 1941. Approximately 2,150 built.
Martin Marauder
The B-26 was a medium bomber manufactured by Martin in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Air Forces, United States Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force. Introduced in 19419. Approximately 5,300 built.
Martin Maryland
The 167 was a light reconaissance bomber manufactured by Martin in the United States. Primarily used by the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm, Armée de l’Aire and the Aero Navale. Introduced in 1940. Approximately 450 built.
Martin PBM Mariner
The Mariner was a patrol bomber flying boat manufactured by Martin in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard and the Royal Australian Air Force. Introduced in 1930. Approximately 1,400 built.
MAVAG Héja
The Hawk was a fighter manufactured by MAVAG in Hungary. Primarily used by the Royal Hungarian Air Force. Introduced in 1941. Approximately 190 built.
Messerschmitt Bf109
The 109 was a fighter manufactured by Messerschmitt in Germany. Primarily used by the Luftwaffe. Introduced in 1937. Approximately 34,000 built.
Messerschmitt Bf110
The 110 was a heavy fighter/ground attack aircraft/fighter bomber/night fighter manufactured by Messerschmitt in Germany. Primarily used by the Luftwaffe. Introduced in 1937. Approximately 6,200 built.
Messerschmitt Me163
The Komet was a rocket powered fighter manufactured by Messerschmitt in Germany. Primarily used by the Luftwaffe. Introduced in 1944. Approximately 370 built.
Messerschmitt Me262
The Schwalb (aka “Swallow”) was the world’s first operational jet powered fighter, manufactured by Messerschmitt in Germany. Primarily used by the Luftwaffe. Introduced in 1944. Approximately 1,400 built.
MiG-1
The MiG-1 was a fighter manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich in the Soviet Union. Primarily used by the Soviet Air Force. Introduced in 1940. Approximately 100 built.
MiG-3
The MiG-3 was a fighter manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich in the Soviet Union. Primarily used by the Soviet Air Force. Introduced in 1941. Approximately 3,200 built.
Mitsubishi A6M
The Zero was a fighter manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan. Primarily used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Introduced in 1940. Approximately 11,000 built.
Mitsubishi G3M (Allied code name “Nell”)
The G3M was a long range bomber manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan. Primarily used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Introduced in 1935. Approximately 1,050 built.
Mitsubishi G4M (Allied code name “Betty”)
The G4M was a medium bomber manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan. Primarily used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Introduced in 1941. Approximately 2,450 built.
Mitsubishi Ki-21 (Allied code name “Sally/Gwen”)
The Ki-21 was a medium bomber manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan. Primarily used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service. Introduced in 1938. Approximately 2,060 built.
Mortar, 60mm M2
The M2 light mortar was used by U.S. Army and Marine forces throughout WW II. The weapon was manufactured under a license-production copy of the 60mm mortar system designed by French weapons engineer Edgar William Brandt by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., Kennedy Van-Saun Co. and Read Machinery Co. in the United States. This single shot weapon fired a 60 mm shell, with the ability to fire 18 rounds a minute at distances of up to 1,815 meters (1,985 yards). It was most effective against dug-in troops, as its easy portability made it a truly devastating weapon. It weighed 19.05 kg (42 lbs.).
The Mosin-Nagant was a bolt-action rifle used by the Red Army during WW II. It was the standard issue weapon of Soviet troops. Manufactured by Tula, Izhevsk and Sestroryetsk in Russia, among others, it was one of the most widely produced weapons of all time. Approximately 35,000,000 were made and used by a variety of operators. It fired a 7.62x54mm cartridge and had a five round non-detachable magazine that was loaded one round at a time or with five round strip clips. It weighed 4 kg (9 lbs.)
M.S.406
The M.S.406 was a fighter manufactured by Morane-Saulnier in France. Primarily used by the French Air Force. Introduced in 1938. Approximately 1,200 built.
