Britain’s entry into World War One soon after adopting the Lewis gun ensured its success, where it was prized for its portability and large-capacity magazines. The Lewis gun is easily ...

With both in their infancy, the machine gun was the natural partner of the aircraft in this endeavor. Don't try this at home. On June 7, 1912, the Lewis Gun and a U.S. Army Wright Flyer went ...

Leiws Gun in Victoria Park, courtesy of Chris Bell of the Tommy Adkins Society The Lewis gun was designed before the 1st World War, but is seen here in service on Victoria Park in Leicester in 1940.