M1918 BAR

the Model 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle .30-06 (7.62mm) (abbr. BAR) was designed in 1917 by John Browning to replace the outdated light machine guns being used by the Anglo-American forces during the Great War. It was introduce into the Allied armies in 1918 and was used as a light machine gun, usualy fired from a bypod as opposed to its intended role of firing from the hip whilst advancing. The BAR was updated to modern day standards when the second war in Europe broke out, however because it still lacked a quick change barrel and suffered from a short magaine, it had limited usefulness during service.

In Game
In game, it provides accurate automatic fire on a squad based level without the need for a specialised machine gun squad. It is the only machine gun that US troops spawn with, however the heavier M1919 .30 cal machine gun can be obtained from most tanks and armored vehicles. Comparable to the British Bren gun or the Japanese Type 99.