Updated Normandy'44_Alt (third time, 13 AUG)

[Volcano Man]

Why is German Infantry rated 6 Soft attack, same as Brits, with Amis 7 when many German IDs were overstocked with MGs according to Zetterling?

Well, that is a bit of a tricky subject. The Brits had about the same number of LMGs by then, as did the Americans, when you factor in the Bren and BAR respectfully, (and the M1911 .30 cal LMG as well). In that regard, they had no more such weapons than the latter. Of course neither one of these are the equal of the MG34, but then again, we begin to talk about quantity of weapons, which I think the Germans employed these at squad level, as opposed to team level for Bren and BAR. We are also talking about 1943-1944 Grenadier infantry units here too, which basically saw an increase in AT weaponry, presumably at the expense of some LMGs (because the pre-1943 rifle infantry have much more soft attack at 8, but less AT capability).

That is the nearest I can tell. Other than that, all I can say is that is how the numbers came out of the McNamara's tables. :o