As fully automatic weapons, an idea to make Browning Automatic Rifles the standard light machine gun at the squad level was entertained, but it was never implemented as there were purpose-built light machine guns available that performed better in that role. Nevertheless, all men were trained on...
long enough to cross trenches and that the tracks would not be bothered by enemy barbed wire. Clad in armor and fitted with weapons, the machine would break the deadlock and bring victory for the Allies – at least in theory. With the knowledge of the vehicle in use in September 1916, ...