2007-02-15 10:08:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, it just depends on the skill of the riflemen and of the soldiers holding the machine-gun position, especially if they have smoke grenades, etc.
2007-02-15 10:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by BATTLEFEAR 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At West point the Cadets are still shown the classic infantry assault maneuver used on D-Day+1 to knock out 3 88's and 2 MG 42 positions.That was done by a single rifle squad, armed with .30 M1A1 Carbines and Garrand Rifles, with support from a single .30 Cal Browning, under the leadership of a Lt. Richard Winters, 2nd Platoon, Easy Company, of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne.
Yeah, it can be done!
2007-02-15 18:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's possible for one man to take out a machine gun position, yeah, two rifle squads shouldn't have a problem.
But, when I was in the Army, we understood that problems like this is what the artillery was for.
2007-02-15 18:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by BDZot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. A squad is any where from 6-10 men. They carry pretty heavy weapons also
2007-02-15 18:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not a chance. Sorry little rifle guys, you stink. Machinegun kicks your booties.
2007-02-15 18:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by johnmercer5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope so. I mean that is two squads consisting of four teams. If they cannot maneuver to the machine gun using basic infantry tactics - they would need more training. That sounds like basic stuff.
2007-02-15 18:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-15 18:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by tcongdon24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All it takes is one bullet....if the liberals haven't banned them from the rifle squad......to take out that machinegunner. So the answer is yes.
2007-02-15 18:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jace 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One highly motivated cook can take out a MG emplacement....Never underestamate the power of one pissed off Soldier of any field.
2007-02-15 18:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible for one marine sniper to take out a machine gun position, it happens all the time.
2007-02-15 18:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋