TY - BOOK AU - Douglas,H. TI - Machine gun manual AV - UF PY - 2024/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Machine guns KW - Machine gun drill and tactics N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://archive.org/details/1917ukmachinegunmanual/page/n19/mode/2up UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72736 ER -