Sunday, March 5, 2023

New Weapons

 



British Mark V tank

British Sopwith Camel



The machine gun in 1914 could shoot 400-600 rounds a minute, operated by four to six men, had the fire power of 80 riflemen and often overheated too quickly and would jam.

 

















A mule team, hauling a U.S. ammunition wagon, is holding up the advance of a mixed animal and motor column, east of St. Mihiel, France, 13 September 1918


On a winter's day in 1915 the family of one Capt Charles Sorley – athlete, soldier and poet – received a package. It was his kit bag.

 
Poison Gas

 

 





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