| 单词 | Maxim gun |
| 例句 | The Maxim gun, invented in 1884, was the world’s first automatic machine gun. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z In the museum there is a regimental drum sitting above a Maxim gun - whose withering fire would claim so many lives in the Great War. WW1: From the trenches to Versailles 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z The Maxim gun had been invented by an American living in London and deployed by General Kitchener to devastating effect in colonial wars such as Sudan. Skye's Band of Brothers 2014-03-24T13:20:40Z The Arabs, seeing this extraordinary-looking machine, at once came to the conclusion that it was a Maxim gun or some such deadly weapon. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z Was passing eulogy on Rhodes and the Chartered Company, forasmuch as, whilst certainly mowing down the Matabele with the Maxim gun, they had spread the benefits of civilisation, "extending railways, extending telegraphs, extending roads." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, November 18, 1893 2012-04-12T02:00:26.587Z Egyptian officers showed us the Fort on a hill with two Krupp and two Maxim guns. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z The Maxim gun section went to some kopjes flanking the house, the Canadian guns went to a height on the east, the Queensland ones to a height on the west. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z So while British factories produced fewer than 400 Maxim guns in 1914, German factories produced 500 a month under licence. Skye's Band of Brothers 2014-03-24T13:20:40Z The engine, its parts grinding and tearing with a hideous scrunching sound, was shooting out flames, to the accompaniment of detonations like those of a Maxim gun. King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z The Zaire came cautiously down this stretch of calm water, two Maxim guns significantly displayed at the bridge. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z And the firing began from this impregnable blockhouse, which had suddenly sprung up in the center of the square, accompanied by the sinister crackle of the two Maxim guns. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z Four small Maxim guns, with 200,000 rounds of ammunition, have also been shipped. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Accordingly, before dawn four companies of Pioneers, four guns, and the Maxim gun left the post, and ascended the hills overlooking the monastery. The Unveiling of Lhasa It came out afterwards that the Munsters had been engaged against seven battalions of German infantry, three batteries of artillery, many cavalry, and many Maxim guns. The Irish at the Front Sanders took his steamboat, his Maxim gun, and his Houssa police, and went up the river, as far as the little stern-wheeler would carry him. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z The barrels of two Maxim guns projected beyond the car. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z He fitted her, therefore, with a Maxim gun on the roof of the deck-house, and armed the crew with repeating Winchesters. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life I fired advice at him like bullets from a Maxim gun, and every bullet reached its billet. The Brightener Next to the Maxim gun, it’s the most deadly object in existence.” Lord Stranleigh Abroad They stood at attention for a moment, then opened outwards, and in the centre of each party gleamed the fat water-jacket of a Maxim gun. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z Put your mind to work on devising Maxim gun mounts to be used to keep enemy gliders at as high altitude as possible, or preferably, of course, to bring them down. Frigid Fracas He had brought the rays of the lamp to bear upon a door at the gable opposite the Maxim gun. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Yes, I can see the muzzle of the deadly Maxim gun that's back of that metal shield. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields The Turks had lost in this brisk engagement about 120 killed and wounded, and 6 officers and 25 men were captured with 3 Maxim guns. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The crackling discharge was like the fire of a miniature Maxim gun. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation Shortly before midday Colonel E. P. Wilford, commanding the 1st Gloucestershire, taking a company of his battalion and the regimental Maxim gun, dashed out of cover down the open slope as if to assault. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Those terrible engines of war, the Maxim guns and the Hotchkiss shells, contributed largely to our success on these occasions. The Red True Story Book He had seen what mischief one of those Maxim guns could do at fairly close quarters, for they had witnessed them at work during the battle of the preceding day. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields A halt was made while the blacks skinned the dead beast, for in practically waterless districts panther-skin is a valuable aid to the efficiency of a Maxim gun. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force He desired first to cripple her completely, then to finish her with the Maxim guns. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea If you told him, for instance, that I carry Browning pistols in each pocket, and that my easel is a portable Maxim gun, of course——" "Oh, sir, I never try to be funny. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley He had the command of our Maxim gun which fell into the hands of the enemy. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 She had, for example, a Maxim gun on her tiny forecastle. The Keepers of the King's Peace Battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, howitzer batteries, field batteries, and Maxim guns sent back salvo after salvo of a deafening and devilish kind. The Kangaroo Marines Screaming like wild beasts, the men turned the handles of the Maxim guns; the balls rained upon the defenceless liner as hail upon a sheepfold. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea The team for the two Maxim guns was organised and partly trained by Captain H. B. Menz. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula The old forts round the place were put into repair, and the armoured train, with a Maxim gun and a Nordenfeldt, was made ready for coming excursions. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Thus spake a high an' princely Hun As he fired at Tam wi' his Maxim gun. Tam o' the Scoots Bones went inshore to the island, the water jacket of a Maxim gun exposed over the bow, but there was no opposition. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country We could mount some Maxim guns on wagon wheels, or something. Mercenary Having arranged this simple ruse, Yourself you climb a neighboring tree; See to it that the spot you choose Commands the coming tragedy; Take up a smallish Maxim gun, A search-light, whisky, and a bun. The Book of Humorous Verse The Gloucestershire companies, with their Maxim gun, were given the northern face to hold, two companies being detached on to a self-contained ridge of the position which lay on the south side. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 A Maxim gun was in position and belching forth a hail of lead. Under the Rebel's Reign Bones reached the village two hours before the time of sacrifice and landed a force of twenty Houssas and a small Maxim gun. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country And here I may note the admirable service done by the artillery and Maxim guns. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign They were talking together, he and his comrade of the Maxim gun, discussing whether the bag was really a big one, the former as glib with the pros as the latter was with the cons. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Soon after their Maxim gun was disabled by the Hotchkiss gun of the enemy, and presently their whole detachment was completely wiped out. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Starting from Camp Vicars4 on April 5, 1903, with 150 men, Maxim guns, mortars, and artillery, his instructions were to “explore” the north and west coast of Lake Lanao, but to overcome any opposition offered. The Philippine Islands Both battlefields are bare and open, and one wonders at the folly of the natives who advanced over such ground, exposed to the rifle-fire and the still more deadly Maxim guns of the invaders. Impressions of South Africa The Remington machine had been rattling on like a Maxim gun in action, the operator taking down dictation on to the machine so quickly that it was almost as good as short-hand. Impressions of a War Correspondent The junk which carried the field-guns was sunk by a shot, and all but the Maxim guns lost. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign This they managed to do, with the aid of a Maxim gun of the 11th; which had crossed one of the branches of the river, and got into a position flanking the entrenchments. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti "Just fancy getting Maxim guns ready to shoot those delightful things," said Zaidie, almost indignantly, as she went towards the doorway from which the gangway ladder ran down to the soft, mossy turf. A Honeymoon in Space Another famous gun of which we have heard a great deal in the Great War is the Maxim gun, which again took its name from its inventor, Sir Hiram Maxim. Stories That Words Tell Us A Colonel of a French regiment on our flank was sitting in a pub. in the village when the Germans came around that flank and started firing their Maxim gun. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 However, as I know the gunboats carry Maxim guns, and each have two sergeants of the marine artillery, I will hand you over to them, and ask them to put you in the Maxim crew. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman The retreating column was sorely pressed, although the Maxim guns and the mountain battery opened fire upon the enemy. Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti They are supported by a Maxim gun The city of Lille, France, under fire. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne "Let her choose," said the handsome Italian, pointing his moustache and doing such execution upon me with his splendid eyes, that if they'd been Maxim guns I should have fallen riddled with bullets. The Motor Maid He carried his usual stock of scientific implements, his usual armament, including two Maxim guns, and a package of considerable size and weight, which was stored in the hold. The Disentanglers Suddenly an outburst of shouts and cries broke out and, almost simultaneously, he heard the rattle of Maxim guns--the fight had begun. With Kitchener in the Soudan A Story of Atbara and Omdurman Reinforcements consisting of two companies of the 4th Sikhs, and the Devonshire Regiment Maxim gun, were sent across after much labour by means of a little skin raft that only held two at a time. The Story of the Guides A great stroke of luck befell the Imperial Light Horse, who crossed the heights with their left flank opposite a Boer 12-pounder and Maxim gun. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith On the 18th, during the night, the Gloucestershire Regiment advanced from their position near Chivy, filled in the enemy's trenches, and captured two Maxim guns. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 The Maxim gun mules with difficulty negotiated the obstacle, and the advance was, after one hour's halt, continued to Kruger's Post. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 But a few days later another armoured train ran out from Kimberley, and its Maxim guns killed five Boers without any loss to the troops. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria But before going they inflicted one great loss, mortally wounding the gifted Captain Peebles, the only officer who knew the working of a Maxim gun, then new to the army. The Story of the Guides In some cases nerves overstrained by hours of inaction gave way, and a few men threw down arms or equipment in a momentary panic, abandoning even their Maxim gun for a time. Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith Thus, night after night, with lights out, we steamed along our northward track, the days being spent in drill and ball firing with rifles and the Maxim guns. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 On the same night very heavy rifle and Maxim gun fire was heard on the hills south of Cæsar's Camp. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 I may disagree as to the lessons taught by Maxim guns, hollow squares, and the 'thin red line.' Native Races and the War The reprise of Valentine had been as the reprise of a Maxim gun to a volley fired by a child from an air-tube. Flames In France, where experiments were conducted with a 37 millimeter Maxim gun, it was found to be impracticable to use a fulminating cap sufficiently large to ignite the powder and cause it to burn. Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 The cruiser at once lowered away an armored launch and two boats, which came ashore and landed on Coral Beach three officers and forty men, all fully armed and having four Maxim guns. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Captain Emerson with one company of the Regiment which had been told off as escort to the Maxim guns, advanced with the leading company of the Inniskillings. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Are punitive expeditions and Maxim guns instalments of our debt to all men? Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) They are of the days before the shrapnel shell and Maxim gun; they wear bright steel armour, wield the sword and lance, and by preference they ride on horseback. Watts (1817-1904) One day a clerk, with a nice quiet routine, another a soldier, another a ——' she hesitated, and gave Constance an extra squeeze—'a colonist, and fire off Maxim guns. The Philanderers It set other stones in motion, and the noise was as if a 15-pounder and a Vicker's Maxim gun were playing a duet. The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion The company of the Regiment and Maxim gun, which had been on Pepworth Hill during the day and the following night, got back to camp the same afternoon. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 But he is here, nevertheless, waiting for a favorable opportunity to sail, and he has ten thousand rifles and three Maxim guns lying in his yacht out there in the harbor. The King's Jackal The Boers were down on Kimberley with siege and Maxim gun; The Boers were down on Kimberley, their numbers ten to one! Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses The wounded were picked up, and by slow degrees Chakdara was approached, when the Bridgehead Maxim gun compelled the tribesmen to draw off. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War He fired his volley of explanation at his employer with the rapidity of a Maxim gun. Thoroughbreds The Maxim gun under Lieutenant Price-Dent came into action in rear of the left of the line and fired at the enemy to the left front. The Record of a Regiment of the Line Being a Regimental History of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War 1899-1902 Lady Blunt, when conversing, resembled a Maxim gun more than anything else in the world. The Gem Collector It ain't a game that grows on us, there's lots of better fun Than charging at old Johnny with his little Maxim gun. Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses At the southern end it is closed by a massive iron door, loopholed for musketry, and flanked by two stone towers, in one of which a Maxim gun is mounted. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War Mr. Downing shot out orders, threats, and penalties with the rapidity of a Maxim gun. Mike He therefore ordered Lewis's brigade to follow Maxwell, and left MacDonald last of all, strengthening him with three batteries of artillery and eight Maxim guns. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The Maxim gun was in action with no apparent prospect of jamming. The Gem Collector And when the Boer has dug himself a trench And placed his Maxim gun behind a rock, These mounted heroes — pets of Johnny French — They have to sit and wait and send for Jock! Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses In the siege of Chakdara, where the open ground had afforded opportunity to the modern weapons and Maxim guns, over 2000 had been killed and wounded. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War They retained their small arms and had only one Maxim gun. Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom The bullets pattered all over the decks, but while many recorded narrow escapes no one was actually hit, and the Maxim guns, revolving quickly on their pivots, took a bloody vengeance for the surprise. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan Lady Julia Blunt, when conversing, resembled a Maxim gun more than anything else. The Intrusion of Jimmy I see,' she went on, 'that you favour the Maxim gun idea, Mr McKeith. Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land: a story of Australian life I know his clumsy typewriters and bungling locomotives and tedious bicycles: they are toys compared to the Maxim gun, the submarine torpedo boat. Man and Superman Colonel Codrington of the Coldstreams was wounded early, fought through the action, and came back in the evening on a Maxim gun. The Great Boer War To meet the possibility of an attempt to turn the left flank of the attack, the eight squadrons of cavalry and two Maxim guns jingled and clattered off in the direction of the danger. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan Ten minutes later the deliberations of the Council were disturbed by a loud and persistent rattle, like the whir of a Maxim gun, which proved, on investigation, to arise from the American lawn-mower. Lion and the Unicorn By this time the Sioux were flying in all directions, mowed down by the fire of Gatling and Maxim guns. Essays in Little I went on to describe a Maxim gun in action, and what I could imagine of the Battle of Colenso. The First Men in the Moon Five companies of the Camel Corps, a Maxim gun section, and the ninth squadron of cavalry followed as a rear-guard under Major Tudway. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The Maxim guns exhausted all the water in their jackets, and several had to be refreshed from the water-bottles of the Cameron Highlanders before they could go on with their deadly work. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The rifle trenches which flanked the forts were swept by the Maxim guns. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The infantry had already entered it, as was evident from a continual patter of shots and an occasional rattle of the Maxim guns. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan A few ill-aimed shots were, however, fired, to which the Maxim guns replied with vigour. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan But at the critical moment the gunboat arrived on the scene and began suddenly to blaze and flame from Maxim guns, quick-firing guns, and rifles. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The horses of the Maxim guns and the mules of the battery were reduced to the lowest possible number. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The main column, under command of the Sirdar, was to move by the river road, and consisted of the infantry division, the Field Artillery, and the Maxim guns. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan These vessels were under the close and accurate fire of the artillery and Maxim guns on Artagasha island. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan The Maxim guns began to search the parapets, and two companies of the Staffordshire Regiment on board the unarmoured steamers Dal and Akasha fired long-range volleys. 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