Pictorial History of the Machine Gun by F.W.A. Hobart

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+, Dust Jacket: Very Good. 1972. Drake. 1st Edition. Illustrated.

This book traces the history and development of the machine gun from the origin of gunpowder through the slow evolution of firearms to modern weapons. Hobart sets out to provide information which will be of interest not only to the expert, but also to those readers whose technical knowledge is limited.

Machine guns have played a part in the grim story of warfare and are described and shown in pictures.