The LMG 08, or Leichtes Maschinengewehr 08, is a light machine gun developed in Germany during World War I. It was designed to provide infantry units with a portable and effective automatic weapon. The LMG 08 is notable for its distinctive water-cooled barrel, which helps prevent overheating during sustained fire. This weapon was based on the earlier MG 08 design and utilized the same 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. The LMG 08 was primarily used by German forces and saw action in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II, before being phased out in favor of more modern designs.