Maxim Machine Gun
The Maxim gun was the first recoil-operated machine gun. It was invented by Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim in 1883. It has been called "the weapon that lead British imperial conquest"
Facts
The Maxim machine Gun was introduced into the British Army in 1884.
Many of the First World War Machine Guns where based on the Maxim Machine Guns. This include the Vickers machine Gun and the German MG08.
Though the maxim Machine Gun was used during the First World War it never really saw front line service from 1915 onward due to higher production numbers fro the Vickers.
The British Maxims where built in erith, Kent.
The Maxim was adopted by many armies all around the world. It was in service from 1883 to 1959 when a new breed of machine gun came about.
Facts
The Maxim machine Gun was introduced into the British Army in 1884.
Many of the First World War Machine Guns where based on the Maxim Machine Guns. This include the Vickers machine Gun and the German MG08.
Though the maxim Machine Gun was used during the First World War it never really saw front line service from 1915 onward due to higher production numbers fro the Vickers.
The British Maxims where built in erith, Kent.
The Maxim was adopted by many armies all around the world. It was in service from 1883 to 1959 when a new breed of machine gun came about.