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12th June 2006, 16:24

Jon

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20MM Hexagon Ammunition

Just come across a reference to 20mm Hex ammunition being especially effective against heavy bombers.
What and how did Hex 20mm differ from standard Luftwaffe rounds?
Why was it so effective?

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