02221cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000650011324500240017826400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850801850041952011910060453400450179565300170184085600430185799900190190066305UtSlPG20260610134529.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aUF1 aApplin, R. V. K.q(Reginald Vincent Kempenfeldt),d1869-195710aMachine-Gun Tactics 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2021-09-14 adeaurider, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"Machine-Gun Tactics" by Captain R. V. K. Applin, D.S.O., is a military treatise written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the proper use and tactics of machine guns in warfare, emphasizing their importance in modern combat alongside traditional infantry and cavalry forces. The book outlines the tactical potential and operational logistics of machine guns, intending to enhance military effectiveness through innovative battlefield strategies. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of machine guns, beginning with a discussion of their design and capabilities. Applin outlines essential features of modern machine guns, highlighting the importance of mobility, accuracy, and the need for effective training of personnel. The text delves into the organization of machine gun units, demonstrating the significance of proper coordination and tactical positioning for successful deployment in field operations. The author provides a thorough analysis of various factors impacting fire effectiveness, establishing a foundation for the strategic principles that will be covered in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMachine guns40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66305 c107127d107127