Machine Guns of World War I Robert Bruce

Name: Machine Guns of World War I By Robert Bruce
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Machine Guns of World War I by Robert Bruce

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Machine guns covered: Maxim Maschinegewehr 08 Maxim Maschinegewehr 08/15 Maschinepistole MP18/1 Vickers Mk 1 Lewis Mk 1 Hotchkiss Mle 1914 Chauchat Mle 1915

Machine Guns of World War I Summary

Machine Guns of World War I: Live Firing Classic Military Weapons in Colour Photographs by Robert Bruce

All the guns examined in this new paperback edition of Machine Guns of World War 1 belong to the class known as "automatic" and seven classic World War 1 weapons are illustrated in some 250 colour photographs. Detailed sequences shows them in close-up:during step-by-step field stripping, and during handling, loading and live firing trials with ball ammunition, by gunners wearing period uniforms to put these historic guns in their visual context.

Machine Guns of World War I Reviews

"A very valuable contribution to the study of the Great War." * Tank Journal *
"Robert Bruce has produced a fantastic combination of highly detailed text, constructional and background information, together with realist live firing sequences. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in the weapons, uniforms and equipment from this period." * The Armourer *

About Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce is a US Army Sergeant First Class and a former infantryman, tank crewman and military intelligence analyst. An internationally published magazine writer and book author, photojournalist, archivist, lecturer and authority on military small arms of the 20th century, he has been shooting, evaluating and writing about the world's infantry weapons for over 20 years.

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Sku

GOR009841927

ISBN 13

9781847970329

ISBN 10

184797032X

Title

Machine Guns of World War I: Live Firing Classic Military Weapons in Colour Photographs by Robert Bruce

Author

Robert Bruce

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

The Crowood Press Ltd

Year published

2008-06-23

Number of pages

144

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us