| Author |
Douglas, H. (Composer), 1882-1954 |
| Title |
Machine gun manual : a complete manual to machine gunnery, containing details of Maxim, Vickers, Lewis, Colt, Hotchkiss, together with drill (elementary and advanced) fire orders, notes from the front and a mass of other useful information
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Harrison and Sons, 1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Thiers Halliwell, who created the book cover, which is placed in the public domain, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Machine Gun Manual" by Captain H. Douglas is a comprehensive technical manual written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide to machine gunnery, detailing various machine gun models and their operational procedures. It includes essential information such as specifications, assembly instructions, maintenance protocols, and troubleshooting tips for different types of machine guns, including the Maxim, Vickers, and Colt. The opening of the manual introduces the reader to the various machine guns it covers, starting with a detailed description of the Maxim gun. It provides specifications such as weight and component functions, illustrating the gun's mechanical workings and design. The content emphasizes the importance of proper care and handling of the weapon, outlining essential assembly, loading, unloading, and cleaning procedures. This opening portion lays a strong foundation for soldiers and military personnel seeking practical guidance on machine gunnery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UF: Military science: Artillery
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| Subject |
Machine guns
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| Subject |
Machine gun drill and tactics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72736 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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