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Machine Gun

Author : Anthony G. Williams
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
ISBN 13 : 9781847970305
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Machine Gun written by Anthony G. Williams and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The machine gun had a dramatic effect on the conduct of warfare; one or two men operating a single machine could produce the same weight of fire as a squadron of rifles, and when used against an inferior enemy, the effect could be devestating. During the First World War, the use of the machine gun in conjunction with massed barbed wire and other obstacles put an end to battlefield mobility until new weapons and tactics could be devised. This book describes the development of the machine gun from the earliest models to the present day. The focus is very much on portable infantry weapons used in the support role, so automatic cannon of 20mm and larger calibres are excluded. The categories of weapon included are, therefore, Light Machine Guns [LMGs], a term which includes the Squad Automatic Weapon [SAW] and Light Support Weapon [LSW]; Medium Machine Guns [MMGs]; Heavy Machine Guns [HMGs] and General Purpose Machine Guns [GPMGs]. One specialist variety of machine guns is included in a separate chapter: the grenade machine gun [GMG], also known as the automatic grenade launcher [AGL]. With a country-by-country breakdown of machine guns, including comprehensive appendices of gun and ammunition data, along with hundreds of photographs, this is a comprehensive study of a most effective battlefield weapon.

Automatic Arms

Author : Melvin M. Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 162914861X
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (291 download)

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Download or read book Automatic Arms written by Melvin M. Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evolution of automatic weapons is one of the most significant developments in weapons history. While this development has been filled with disagreements, controversy, and stray hurdles, out of all of this tumult, shouting, and shooting has come the progress in firearms from the days when it was necessary to build a fire under a gun to make it go off to the “you press the button and they do the work” automatic firearms of the present day. In 1941, Melvin M. Johnson Jr. and Charles T. Haven, both well-established experts on firearms and ammunitions in their day, commemorated this development in Automatic Arms: Their History, Development and Use. The topics on which they illuminate the reader include: History and development How they work How to keep them firing How they may be employed in combat In the authors’ foreword, they state, “There has been a great deal of general discussion about various automatic weapons pro and con, and naturally there have been misunderstandings and misinterpretations.” They succeed immensely in their endeavor to clear up misunderstandings and misinterpretations with the clear, concise language they use in discussing this most notable of historical developments. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The Machine Gun: History, evolution and development of manually operated, full automatic, and power driven aircraft machine guns

Author : George M. Chinn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 710 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Machine Gun: History, evolution and development of manually operated, full automatic, and power driven aircraft machine guns written by George M. Chinn and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The series of books entitled "The machine gun" was begun with the belief that the next best thing to actual knowledge is knowing where to find it. The research summarized within the covers of these volumes has been compiled by the Bureau of Ordinance, Department of the Navy, in order to place in the hands of those rightfully interested in the art of automatic weapon design, the world's recorded progress in this field of endeavor."--Vol. II, p. v.

The Machine Gun

Author : George M. Chinn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Machine Gun written by George M. Chinn and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The series of books entitled "The machine gun" was begun with the belief that the next best thing to actual knowledge is knowing where to find it. The research summarized within the covers of these volumes has been compiled by the Bureau of Ordinance, Department of the Navy, in order to place in the hands of those rightfully interested in the art of automatic weapon design, the world's recorded progress in this field of endeavor."--Vol. II, p. v.

Machine Gun Notes, No. 1

Author : Great Britain. War Office
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Machine Gun Notes, No. 1 written by Great Britain. War Office and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Writer's Guide to Weapons

Author : Benjamin Sobieck
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1599638150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Writer's Guide to Weapons written by Benjamin Sobieck and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • "The Hit List," showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.

The Machine Gun

Author : George Morgan Chinn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Machine Gun written by George Morgan Chinn and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Machine Gun, History, Evolution, and Development of Manual, Automatic, and Airborne Repeating Weapons

Author : Ordnance Bureau (Navy Department)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Machine Gun, History, Evolution, and Development of Manual, Automatic, and Airborne Repeating Weapons written by Ordnance Bureau (Navy Department) and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Machine Gun

Author : Anthony Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312934774
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Machine Gun written by Anthony Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The machine gun is a uniquely American invention that revolutionized the way in which war was waged. This first look in more than 30 years at its social and historical impact also profiles the inventors responsible for the creation of the weapon. Martin's Press.

Machine Guns

Author : James H. Willbanks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851094857
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Machine Guns written by James H. Willbanks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The machine gun—often called the killing machine—revolutionized modern ground combat, brought an end to the traditional infantry and cavalry charge, and changed the battlefields of war forever. This volume in the Weapons and Warfare series describes the history of machine guns from the mid-19th century to the present, following both the evolution of small arms technology and the impact of machine guns on the battlefield, on military strategy, and on human society. This book discusses subjects ranging from the forerunners of mechanical and automatic guns, to the unusual history of the Civil War-era Gatling gun (the first practical machine gun, not used by the Union army because Gatling was a Southerner), to the machine guns developed for the world wars and those for present day use. Readers will see how the advent of the machine gun revolutionized ground combat—and how in some instances, technology outran tactics and doctrines, with disastrous consequences.

The Machine Gun

Author : George Morgan Chinn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book The Machine Gun written by George Morgan Chinn and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The series of books entitled "The machine gun" was begun with the belief that the next best thing to actual knowledge is knowing where to find it. The research summarized within the covers of these volumes has been compiled by the Bureau of Ordinance, Department of the Navy, in order to place in the hands of those rightfully interested in the art of automatic weapon design, the world's recorded progress in this field of endeavor."--Vol. II, p. v.

The Book of the Machine Gun

Author : Frederick Victor Longstaff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Book of the Machine Gun written by Frederick Victor Longstaff and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The World's Great Machine Guns

Author : Roger Ford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845091613
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book The World's Great Machine Guns written by Roger Ford and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the old of full color artworks, detailed cutaways, black & white and color photographs, and an authoritative text these gun books provide fascinating features of innumerous weapons.

The Social History of the Machine Gun

Author : John Ellis
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801833588
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Social History of the Machine Gun written by John Ellis and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1986-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It necessitated a technological response: first the armored tank, then the jet fighter, and, perhaps ultimately, the hydrogen bomb.

Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849086575
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Browning “50-cal” has become the longest serving weapon in the US inventory. The “fifty” has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun. It is considered such an effective and reliable weapon that few countries ever attempted to develop an equivalent weapon. Even the Japanese created a copy of it during World War II when the US was producing literally thousands every month to use in every theater. This is a history of the development of this famous weapon, its most critical operational use and the variants that have been produced to keep it at the forefront of the action.

MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782003096
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns written by Chris McNab and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the MG 34, the German Wehrmacht introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower – the general-purpose machine gun (GPMG). In itself the MG 34 was an excellent weapon: an air-cooled, recoil-operated machine gun that could deliver killing firepower at ranges of more than 1,000m. Yet simply by changing its mount and feed mechanism, the operator could radically transform its function. On its standard bipod it was a light machine gun, ideal for infantry assaults; on a tripod it could serve as a sustained-fire medium machine gun. During World War II, the MG 34 was superseded by a new GPMG – the MG 42. More efficient to manufacture and more robust, it had a blistering 1,200rpm rate of fire. Nicknamed 'Hitler's buzzsaw' by Allied troops, it was arguably the finest all-round GPMG ever produced, and alongside the MG 34 it inflicted heavy casualties. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and drawing upon numerous technical manuals and first-hand accounts, this study explores the technological development, varied roles and lasting influence of the revolutionary MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns and their postwar successors.

Hotchkiss Machine Guns

Author : John Walter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472836154
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Hotchkiss Machine Guns written by John Walter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by a long-forgotten Austrian nobleman, Adolf Odkolek von Augezd, the air-cooled Hotchkiss machine gun was the first to function effectively by tapping propellant gas from the bore as the gun fired. Although the Hotchkiss would be overshadowed by the water-cooled Maxim and Vickers Guns, it proved its effectiveness during the Russo-Japanese War. The gun, quirky though it was, was successful enough to persuade Laurence Benét and Henri Mercié to develop the Modèle Portative: a man-portable version which, it was hoped, could move with infantrymen as they advanced. Later mounted on tanks and aircraft, it became the first automatic weapon to obtain a 'kill' in aerial combat. Though it served the French and US armies during World War I (and also the British in areas where French and British units fought alongside each other), the Odkolek-Hotchkiss system was to have its longest-term effect in Japan. Here, a succession of derivatives found favour in theatres of operations in which water-cooling could be more of a liability than an asset. When US forces landed on Saipan, Guam and Iwo Jima, battling their way from island to island across the Pacific, it was the 'Woodpecker' – the Type 92 Hotchkiss, with its characteristically slow rate of fire – which cut swathes through their ranks. Supported by contemporary photographs and full-colour illustrations, this title explores the exciting and eventful history of the first successful gas-operated machine gun.