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Machine Gunners are an advanced infantry unit in Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944.

Warfare 1917[]

They are highly effective against other infantry, especially when entrenched. However, they are easily killed when not entrenched. They are the only infantry unit with an automatic weapon.

British Army[]

British Machine Gunners menu icon

The British Lewis Gunners use the Lewis Gun and Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle, and consists of 3 men. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
  • Hard Headed, which increases defense.
  • Entrenched, which increases defense while entrenched.
  • Rally, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Fire Support, which greatly increases damage.

Imperial German Army[]

German Machine Gunners menu icon

The German Machine Gun Team uses the MG08/15 and Gewehr 98 rifle, and consists of 3 men. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
  • Trench Armor, which increases defense.
  • Entrench, which increases defense while entrenched.
  • Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Machine Gun Trench, which increases damage while entrenched.

Warfare 1944[]

Just like in the previous game, they are very effective when in cover and are vulnerable outside of it. They come with the Suppress ability by default.

US Forces[]

American Machine Gunners menu icon

The American .30 Cal Team uses the M1919 Browning and M1 Garand, consists of 2 men, and costs 400 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases damage.
  • Take Cover, which increases defense.
  • Hit 'Em Hard, which increases damage when attacking from the flank.
  • Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Resupply Inbound, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Go! Go! Go!, which increases movement speed.
  • In Good Supply, which reduces their RP cost.
  • Fire Support, which greatly increases damage.

Wehrmacht[]

German Machine Gunners W1944 menu icon

The Wehrmacht MG34 Team uses the MG34 and Karabiner 98k, consists of 2 men, and costs 400 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases damage.
  • Take Cover, which increases defense.
  • Fortified, which further increases defense.
  • Secure Flanks, which increases defense against attacks from the flank.
  • Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Machine Gun Training, which increases damage.