Maksim is a Soviet Support unit in Steel Division II.
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PM M1910 was derived from Maxim's Maxim gun chambered for 7.62×54mmR rifle cartridge. These Machine guns were started to be replaced by SG-43 in 1943 but remained in production until 1945.
In the rifle Battalions has a HMG Company of 9.
Each Mechanized or Motorized Rifle Brigade's three battalions have HMG Company along with its infantry companies equipped with two HMGs.
Ukreplennye Raiony or Fortified Region were regimental size formation designed to defend areas of the front using a economy of men with increased heavy weapon complement. During the Karelia campaign two Ukreplennye Raiony served in the campaign.