Machine Guns: 14th Century to Present

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 color section of historically significant guns. -Chronological history of the machine gun based on careful research -A study of the various designs, mechanisms, strengths and weaknesses and employment of the machine gun -Lists most current designs -Most comprehensive machine gun book available