The 8x33mm Kurz is identified as the most optimized primary infantry rifle cartridge of WW2, offering a balance of terminal effect and manageable recoil. This intermediate cartridge influenced post-war designs like the 7.62x39mm. The US would have benefited most from adopting a lighter, lower-recoil round like the 7.35mm Carcano for the M1 Garand, enabling faster follow-up shots.
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