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Wraps. Condición: Good. First Edition. errata slip with corrections and additions laid in; text block overall clean and tight; covers faded and worn with dog-eared corners. 189pp. Photos (ilustrador). Paper Back.

Wraps. Condición: Very Good. very clean and tight with lightly creased and rubbed covers. 189 pages, 12 plates. Photos (ilustrador). Paperback.

Condición: New. SB 2003 reprint of original, 505ppPublished Price £22 This book is a very important text for any student of the development of the machine gun, and contains details of the history of this weapon from its inception to the mid-ppoint of the First World War. The evolution of the machine gun is detailed, followed by examples of the use of the weapon in war, and particularly in the Russo-Japanese War.Tactics are examined in detail, both from the historical point of view and tactics of the First World War, an important part of the book. Training is covered, particularly from the British Army side, and the relevant chapter has much of great value in it.Perhaps the most important part of the book however is the examination of the machine guns of the armies then at war. There is in addition a complete chapter on machine guns in the German Army, which is of specific importance to any study of the tactics on the western front.The book is illustrated with a series of good photographs and a number of line drawings of both early and current machine guns, and there is also a large scale drawing of the Vickers gun. Book.…

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: New. New. Pristine, unmarked. 85 pages of illustrations. Facsimile reprint of 1916 edition. // shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Book of the Machine Gun 1917. Book.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Likely First Edition, title page dated 1917 with no additional printings listed. Tightly bound in red cloth with gold titles. Moderate edge and shelf wear and slight fading to the spine, remains Very Good. The contents include numerous B/W photos and a number of technical fold-out diagrams. Minor toning and occasional spotting to the pages, otherwise unmarked. No dust jacket.…

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . B002H0S2CO trade paperback Tight sound unmarked copy in Very Good condition with slight spine fade. . No Signature.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. 2003. paperback. . . . . .

Condición: New. In English.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Reprint of the 1917 original. Minor edgewear, no other notable flaws. AD. Used.

Condición: New.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Good. First. 189pp + plates, errata slip. Original imprint (The Victoria Book & Stationery Company, Ltd.) has been struck through. Some sun to covers and spine, a name in faded pencil to front cover, and scattered inside a few educated marginalia in pencil elaborate or add to the printed text. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

8vo. Original printed card covers (softback) (VG). Pp. 189, illus with b&w plates (no inscriptions).

Condición: New. 2003. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. This card cover book has light wear on the cover corners. There is a previous owner's ink stamp on the front cover. The author has put his personal stamp on the title page. The contents are clean & unmarked, the binding is tight.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 444 pages. 8.50x5.67x1.26 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the machine gun, tracing its evolution from a crude, experimental weapon to a formidable force on the battlefield. It explores the challenges and triumphs of early machine gun development, highlighting the inventors and innovations that shaped its trajectory. The narrative underscores the resistance of military conservatism to adopting and effectively utilizing the machine gun, despite its proven capabilities in various conflicts. The book sheds light on the tactical misconceptions that hampered the machine gun's integration into modern warfare, emphasizing the need for a dedicated approach to training and strategy. By examining the machine gun's impact on warfare, this book reveals the transformative power of technology and the evolving nature of military strategy. The insights offered provide a valuable understanding of how innovation and adaptation shape the course of history, leaving a lasting legacy on the art of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover - clean, no marks, clean inside, no dj - from a private collection - This book is a very important text for any student of the development of the machine gun, and contains details of the history of this weapon from its inception to the mid-ppoint of the First World War. The evolution of the machine gun is detailed, followed by examples of the use of the wepon in war, and particularly in the Russo-Japanese War. Tactics are examined in detail, both from the historical point of view and tactics of the First World War, an important part of the book.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Light red hardcover shows wear at edges with soiling and spotting. Spine is faded as is top of back cover. The edges are lightly tanned/foxed. Edges of 4 plates or fold out diagrams are tanned/foxed. One plate extends past the edges of pages. 84 photographs/ fold out diagrams. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Octavo. 337 page, 83 [of 84] plates. Later black buckram. Shaken, library markings, stamps to plates. Chipping and slight dampstaining to folding plates in rear. Lacking plate 79. A reading copy.