Guns: The Evolution of Firearms (2013)
S01E05 The Weapons of World War 1
Episode Overview
In the fifth episode, the spotlight is on the American weaponry used during World War I, where U.S. troops encountered the lethal Maxim machine gun, renowned for its recoil operation. The narrative also explores other notable machine guns, including Germany's MG08, the British Vickers, the Lewis gun with its 47-round drum, the gas-driven Hotchkiss, and the Chauchat. Additionally, the episode delves into John Moses Browning's contributions with the M1917 and the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Infantry weapons discussed feature the American 1903 Springfield, the P-14, the M1897 Winchester shotgun, alongside the German G98, British Lee-Enfield, and the French Lebel 1886 and Berthier models.
