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5 facts about machine gun in ww1

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1. A single machine gun could fire up to 600 rounds a minute.

2. Had a range of 4,500 yards

3. With proper supplies and handling it could sustain a rate of fire for hours.

4. Machine guns cause 20-25% of the death rate in WW1

5. The first ever Machine gun created was named the Maxim Machine Gun.
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