Douglas, H. (Composer) 1882-1954 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2024-01-17 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) Originally published: United Kingdom: Harrison and Sons, 1917 Machine guns Machine gun drill and tactics UF United Kingdom: Harrison and Sons, 1917 https://archive.org/details/1917ukmachinegunmanual/page/n19/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72736 https://archive.org/details/1917ukmachinegunmanual/page/n19/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72736 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134700.0 72736