It’s one of the longest-serving weapons in the U.S. arsenal, packing a punch that few forget whether they are firing the weapon or on the receiving end of its tremendous firepower. The Browning M-2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun casts a long shadow over U.S. military history – and it holds a special place in the hearts of many soldiers. Nicknamed “Ma Deuce” by World War II G.I.s, some who have fired the weapon consider it the mother of all machine guns. To read more about the Browning M-2 "Ma Deuce" .50-cal go here: http://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/call-it-ma-deuce-or-the-50-cal-the-browning-m-2-machine-gun-is-one-bad-mother For more subscribe: http://themghty.co/1jX7s5q Get more We Are The Mighty: http://www.wearethemighty.com https://www.facebook.com/themighty https://twitter.com/wearethemighty https://instagram.com/wearethemighty http://www.we-are-the-mighty.tumblr.com/ All music licensed through Jingle Punks