The Great War Monthly

The Lewis gun was, in the circumstances, a weapon of very considerable value. It helped the British infantry to hold back masses of the enemy in the opening phase of the war, and became one of the most important instruments of attack and defense during the long period of trench warfare.

The light Lewis gun became the favourite weapon of the British airman, against the Parabellum gun of German pilots and fighting observers.

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