Were snipers used in ww2?

The Allies used their own snipers in the Pacific, notably the U.S. Marines, who used M1903 Springfield rifles. Common sniper rifles used during the Second World War include: the Soviet M1891/30 Mosin–Nagant and, to a lesser extent, the SVT-40; the German Mauser Karabiner 98k and Gewehr 43; the British Lee–Enfield No.

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Do snipers take headshots?
They're not all aiming for a headshot.
Instead, snipers usually aim for something they'll have a better chance of hitting. “If you did miss your target, his first reaction is probably to seek cover,” Rance explained.
2024-01-06 12:44:37

What rpg did the germans use in ww2?
Panzerschreck, shoulder-type rocket launcher used as an antitank weapon by Germany in World War II. The Panzerschreck consisted of a lightweight steel tube about 1.5 metres (5 feet) long that weighed about 9 kg (20 pounds). The tube was open at both ends and was fitted with a hand grip, a trigger mechanism, and sights.
2024-01-01 08:38:16

Are there still bodies from ww2?
When the return program ended in 1951, more than 171,000 bodies — 60 percent of America's World War II fallen — were reunited with waiting families. The remaining overseas dead were reinterred in new, permanent cemeteries, including Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery.
2023-12-19 07:01:24

Did germany have snipers in ww2?
Matthäus Hetzenauer (German pronunciation: [maˈtɛːʊs ˈhɛtsənaʊ̯ɐ], 23 December 1924 – 3 October 2004) was an Austrian sniper in the Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
The Wehrmacht (German pronunciation: [ˈveːɐ̯maxt] ( listen), lit. 'defence force') were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force).
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of Nazi Germany during World War II. He served in the 3rd Gebirgsjäger Division on the Eastern Front of World War II, and was credited with 345 kills.
2023-02-24 11:59:52

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