War Factories (2022): S03E06 – The Story of the Machine Gun

Introduction This incredible series is more than the epic story of war production – it is the untold secret story of World War II. No matter how many soldiers or how clever the generals or how daring the strategy, a war cannot be won if there are not enough bullets and steel and planes and…

Andrew Marshall

17/06/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Factory, Military Technology, War Factory, World War One, World War Two

Introduction

This incredible series is more than the epic story of war production – it is the untold secret story of World War II. No matter how many soldiers or how clever the generals or how daring the strategy, a war cannot be won if there are not enough bullets and steel and planes and food and tanks.

Outline

Hiram Maxim developed the world’s first fully automatic machine gun, but it weighed a whopping 136lbs – until British company Vickers adapted the design.

War Factories Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 24 June 2022.
Running Time: 60 minutes (with adverts).
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.