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Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun

Season 1 Episode 2: The Gun Comes Home then Goes to War Again

The machine gun played a crucial role in 20th century wars, serving both to expand empires and bring about freedom, and ultimately having a profound impact that went beyond its initial intended use.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 White Smoking Devil

1. White Smoking Devil

Aired: Jun 3, 1999

Episode 2 The Gun Comes Home then Goes to War Again

2. The Gun Comes Home then Goes to War Again

Aired: Jun 10, 1999

Episode 3 Age of Kalashnikov's AK 47

3. Age of Kalashnikov's AK 47

Aired: Jun 17, 1999

Appearances

Winston Churchill

Eric Hobsbawm

Info about Machine Gun: History Down the Barrel of a Gun

Current Status: Ended

Network: Discovery

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Vietnam

Genres:Documentary