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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.

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"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 *

Machine Guns of World War I: Live Firing Classic

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    A Paperback / softback by Robert Bruce

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      Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 23/06/2008
      ISBN13: 9781847970329, 978-1847970329
      ISBN10: 184797032X
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      European history Military History First World War Weapons and equipment

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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 *

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