I don't think it's a problem of whoever has the autos wins. Going back to first post. I can honestly say I see more german mg teams fire while getting shot at, compared to a us mg team which seems to always curl at the hint of a firefight. The water cooled .30 cal had a longer range than the mg-42, could shoot longer, and carried more ammo. Same with bazookas. Where have you seen a us bazooka team get a shot off with incoming mg fire? Panzerscreks and panzerfausts sure seem to.