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Weapons used by the Light Horse

 

Weapons – The Hotchkiss Gun

 

The Hotchkiss Gun was introduced in the Light Horse formations during the early months of 1917. The introduction of this robust and portable gun gave the Light Horse Regiments additional mobile fire power which considerably added to their ability to sustain light combat situations and defend against vastly numerically superior forces. Apart from being an excellent weapon, it was in much demand by the Turkish forces who considered the capture of a Hotchkiss Gun well worth any risks involved in the process. An understanding of the Australian Light Horse tactics of 1917 and 1918 requires a familiarity with the workings of this weapon.

 

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook

 

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Summary Page

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Cover Page

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Plate 1

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Plate 2

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Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Page 43 Plate 5

Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Handbook - Page 47 Plate 7

 

Hotchkiss Machine Gun Pack for Cavalry

 

Hotchkiss Machine Gun Pack for Cavalry - Cover

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Hotchkiss Machine Gun Pack for Cavalry - Plate 1

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