COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUN

Hotchkiss machine guns as issued to the British, detailed with many line drawings and photographs. The French designed Hotchkiss machine gun was officially adopted by the British Army as a light machine gun to serve alongside the Lewis Gun. However, the Lewis went to infantry units, whilst the Hotchkiss was issued to cavalry and armoured units. This book is extremely well illustrated with photographs and line drawings, covering all aspects of the weapon. The gun is described completely. Care and cleaning is covered, as are detailed instructions on all possible stoppages and the immediate action to clear such problems. An important section in this book gives a tactical insight into the use of the weapon as experienced during the First World War and shows how machine guns should be viewed in the mind of the user. Reprint of the 1917 original edition.