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Naik Shahamad Khan, manning a Vickers-Maxim gun
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Naik Shahamad Khan, manning a Vickers-Maxim gun
Photograph of Naik Shahamad Khan, Machine Gunner, manning a Vickers-Maxim. 303 machine gun, 89th Punjabis. Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918). The Vickers-Maxim was the predecessor of the better-known Mark 1. 303 Vickers Machine Gun, which was introduced in late 1912. Although heavy, it was reliable and was used in many colonial campaigns during the pre-war era. Although many saw service in East Africa, Mesopotamia and the Middle East during the First World War, the Vickers Machine Gun, basically an improved version of the Vickers-Maxim gun, eventually replaced it in most war theatres. Date: 1916
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89th Associated Gunner Khan Manning Maxim Mesopotamia Photograph Predecessor Vickers Naik
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Naik Shahamad Khan, a brave and dedicated soldier of the 89th Punjabis, is depicted in this evocative photograph as he manfully operates the Vickers-Maxim gun during the Mesopotamia campaign of World War One. Dating back to 1916, this image captures the intensity and determination of Khan as he expertly handles the 303 Vickers Machine Gun, a reliable and powerful weapon that was a mainstay of the British military during the pre-war colonial campaigns and the early stages of the First World War. The Vickers-Maxim gun, the predecessor of the more famous Mark 1, was introduced in late 1912 and was renowned for its heavy yet dependable design. Despite its weight, it proved to be an effective weapon against the Ottoman forces in Mesopotamia and the Middle East. Although many Vickers Machine Guns saw service in East Africa and other theatres during the war, they were eventually replaced by the improved Mark 1 model in most war zones. Naik Shahamad Khan's unwavering focus and commitment to his duty are palpable in this photograph, which serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers like him during the First World War. The Vickers-Maxim gun, with its distinctive design and formidable firepower, became a symbol of the British military's technological prowess and determination during this pivotal period in world history.
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