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In World War I, the Maxim machine gun, used by virtually every soldier, caused more casualties than any other weapon in history. It was an unprecedented display of lethal firepower, and changed the face of ground combat forever. Subsequent versions, offering increased precision, range, and firepower, are now the ubiquitous mainstays of armies worldwide.

About the Author

James H. Willbanks, PhD, is professor of joint and multinational operations at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. He is a retired Army officer and Vietnam veteran.