Follow the development of the machine gun from its earliest beginnings and discover its influence on warfare as retired Master Gunner Ian Hogg narrates a chronological history. Explore the various designs, mechanisms, strengths and weaknesses and employment of machine guns made around the world. Learn the history behind Germany's general-purpose machine gun and why countries all over the world copied it. Includes detailed specifications and background information on each model with a 16-page colour section of historically significant guns.
- ISBN10 0873492889
- ISBN13 9780873492881
- Publish Date 1 December 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 3 August 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint KP Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 336
- Language English