USMC045 - Marine Machine Gunner First Legion- World of the Greeks At the Battle of Long

At the Battle of Long Island on 27 August

During WWI

This device has been employed as long as there has been armed conflict

In the field and behind the lines they could be easily recognized by the special white headband worn around their helmets and a white

AWI041 British 22nd Foot Standard Bearer - King's Colors

USMC045 - Marine Machine Gunner First Legion- World of the Greeks At the Battle of LongA classic pose firing a classic machine gun The M1917 Browning Machine Gun. This belt fed, water cooled weapon served alongside its lighter air cooled Browning M1919 cousin. Although seeing limited action in WW1 the gun came into wide use in WW2 particularly in the fixed defense role and as a battalion and regimental support weapon.