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The social history of the machine gun
Book • 1975
In 'The Social History of the Machine Gun', John Ellis examines the machine gun's influence on warfare and society, particularly its role in World War I and its impact on military tactics and societal perceptions.
The book highlights how the machine gun was initially resisted by military elites but became a catalyst for technological advancements in warfare.
Ellis also discusses the weapon's cultural significance in post-war America.
The book highlights how the machine gun was initially resisted by military elites but became a catalyst for technological advancements in warfare.
Ellis also discusses the weapon's cultural significance in post-war America.
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