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Vickers-Maxim Machine Gun Enthusiasts' Manual

Name: Vickers-Maxim Machine Gun Enthusiasts' Manual
Brand: Haynes Publishing Group
SKU: 9781785215636
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An insight into the development, manufacture and operation of the Vickers-Maxim medium machine guns.

By Martin Pegler

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Vickers-Maxim Machine Gun Enthusiasts' Manual by Martin Pegler is a detailed exploration of the iconic Vickers-Maxim machine gun, renowned for its significant role in military history. The book delves into the development, technical specifications, and operational use of the weapon, providing an in-depth look at its engineering and impact on warfare. Rich with insights, it appeals to both history enthusiasts and those with a keen interest in military technology.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in military history and weaponry, particularly with a focus on the development and technical intricacies of iconic firearms. Author Martin Pegler offers in-depth knowledge, complemented by rich historical context, allowing readers to explore both the technological advancements and the role these machines played in shaping modern warfare.

Vickers-Maxim Machine Gun Enthusiasts' Manual

An insight into the development, manufacture and operation of the Vickers-Maxim machine-guns used by British and Commonwealth forces for more than 80 years. Popularly known as ‘the Vickers’, the 0.303in medium machine gun was adopted for use by infantry, in aircraft and armoured vehicles in the world wars of the 20th century.

• The Vickers is one of the best-known British medium machine-guns – it’s a military ‘classic’. • Authoritative text from an expert author. • Fully illustrated with archive photographs, technical drawings and modern-day colour. • The Vickers was used in both world wars and as such it has a wide appeal to enthusiasts.

Description

The Maxim gun was the first fully automated machine gun to be introduced into military service at the end of the 19th century. Gradually refined to become the Vickers 0.303in medium machine-gun, it was used widely by British and Commonwealth forces in both world wars.

Operated by a three-man crew, it was popularly known as ‘the Vickers’.

Firearms expert and acclaimed author Martin Pegler, a former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, describes the concept of an automated machine-gun and its potential use for land forces; its genesis, design, development and early trials; and the introduction by the UK military of the Vickers machine gun and its adoption for infantry, aircraft and armoured vehicles in the world wars of the 20th century.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785215636

Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Illustration: 275 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 795g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Martin Pegler was for many years the Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. He now lives in France where he has established The Somme Historical Centre (www.martinpegler.com), where visitors can witness the technology used in the trench war of 1914–18. He is the author of several books including The Military Sniper since 1914 (Osprey, 2001), Firearms in the American West 1700–1900 (The Crowood Press, 2002), and the highly acclaimed Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper (Osprey, 2004).