This video delves into the history and specifications of the MG08, the standard German Army Maxim gun during World War I. It details the German Navy's initial adoption in 1894, followed by the Army's adoption in 1899 and a new pattern in 1901, culminating in the MG08 in 1908. The description highlights its somewhat older 1889-style lock, chosen for its reliability and precise headspace manufacturing. Approximately 106,000 MG08s were produced by Spandau Arsenal and DWM, remaining the primary German heavy machine gun until the MG34. The video also promotes the weaponsandwar.tv streaming service and other platforms like Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane.
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