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Machine guns and light machine guns of the 20th century became the basis of infantry firepower, providing suppression of the enemy and support for the advancing troops. At the beginning of the century, the Maxim machine gun was widely used, which was used in the First World War and became a symbol of trench warfare. Light machine guns, such as the British Lewis and the French Chauchat, appeared to increase the mobility of fire support. During the interwar period, the German MG34 was developed, which became the first single machine gun capable of performing the role of both manual and machine-gun. Its successor, the MG42, is known for its high rate of fire and reliability, becoming one of the most recognizable machine guns of the Second World War. The Soviet SG-43 heavy machine gun and DP-27 manual machine gun were widely used by the Red Army, providing fire support on all fronts. In the post-war period, models such as the American M60 and the Soviet PC appeared, which became the standard for many armies around the world. Machine guns of the 20th century have become more mobile, with improved ergonomics and the ability to quickly change barrels to prevent overheating. They were actively used in local conflicts such as the Vietnam and Afghan wars, providing fire superiority. By the end of the century, machine guns began to be equipped with optical sights and straps for tactical accessories, increasing their versatility.
1910-s:
Lewis gun
Lewis gun
British light machine gun from the First World War. It was created in 1913 and is one of the first light machine guns to replace machine guns. The idea of the design belonged to Samuel Maclean, but it was embodied by an American, Colonel Isaac Lewis of the US Army. Lewis received its baptism of fire in 1914, with the outbreak of the First World War. By the end of the 1930s, it was decommissioned, but with the outbreak of World War II, it was returned to service after partial modernization.
Chauchat M1915
Chauchat M1915
A French light machine gun from the First World War, one of the most controversial weapons in history. The machine gun was developed by Colonel Louis Chauchat of the French army in collaboration with designer Charles Sutte and technologist Paul Ribeirol in 1915. He inspired the creation of more successful models (for example, Browning BAR 1918 and BREN). In the 1950s and 1960s, Shosh machine guns were still found in Central Africa and Vietnam.
A French light machine gun from the First World War, one of the most controversial weapons in history. The machine gun was developed by Colonel Louis Chauchat of the French army in collaboration with designer Charles Sutte and technologist Paul Ribeirol in 1915. He inspired the creation of more successful models (for example, Browning BAR 1918 and BREN). In the 1950s and 1960s, Shosh machine guns were still found in Central Africa and Vietnam.
Browning M1919
Browning M1919
American medium caliber machine gun .30 , which was widely used in the 20th century, especially during World War II , the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The M1919 was used as a light infantry, twin, stationary, aviation, and anti-aircraft machine gun in the United States and many other countries. It was also installed on Allied tanks as additional weapons.
1930-s:
Bar m1918A2 (Browning automatic rifle)
Bar m1918A2 (Browning automatic rifle)
An upgraded version of the American Browning light machine gun, adopted in 1938. Designed to address the shortcomings of the original M1918, this variant became the primary machine gun of U.S. infantry units during World War II and the Korean War. It was also supplied to the UK, France and China.
An upgraded version of the American Browning light machine gun, adopted in 1938. Designed to address the shortcomings of the original M1918, this variant became the primary machine gun of U.S. infantry units during World War II and the Korean War. It was also supplied to the UK, France and China.
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