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War FactoriesSeries 3, Episode 6 - The Story of the Machine Gun

Hiram Maxim developed the world's first fully automatic machine gun, but it weighed a whopping 136 lbs - until British company Vickers adapted the design.

War Factories was broadcast on Yesterday at Friday 20 March 2026, 11:00. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

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War Factories

War Factories is a TV show on Yesterday. The untold secret story of war production that shaped the Second World War. The most recent episode is from 12 November 2026.

Last broadcast:12/11/2026 at 12:00

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