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Indian soldiers using a Bren gun
Photograph of Indian soldiers using a Bren gun. A gas-operated weapon, the Bren used the same. 303 ammunition as the standard British rifle, the Lee-Enfield, firing at a rate of between 480 and 540 rounds per minute (rpm), depending on the model. It was the standard light machine gun of Commonwealth armies during World War Two. The Indian Army used it widely, although the Vickers-Berthier was later adopted as well. Part of a collection of official photographs from Middle and Far East, World War Two. Collected by Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) Sir Frank Walter Messervy. Date: 1945
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the final stages of World War Two, as Indian soldiers expertly operate a Bren gun in combat. The Bren gun, a gas-operated weapon, was a vital component of the Indian Army's arsenal during this period. It fired the same 303 ammunition as the Lee-Enfield rifle, the standard British infantry weapon, making logistics and resupply more efficient. Capable of firing at a rate of between 480 and 540 rounds per minute, depending on the model, the Bren gun provided effective and sustained fire support for advancing infantry. The Indian Army employed both the Bren gun and the Vickers-Berthier as its light machine guns, with the Bren gun being the more widely used due to its superior rate of fire and ease of use. The soldiers in this photograph, dressed in their combat uniforms and focused on their task, exemplify the determination and skill of the Indian military during this critical time in history. This photograph is part of a larger collection of official images from the Middle and Far East during World War Two, curated by Major General Sir Frank Walter Messervy. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of the Indian Army during this period, providing valuable historical insight and a testament to the bravery and resilience of its soldiers.
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