How Does This WWI Machine Gun Dominate Trench Warfare in Ukraine?

The Maxim Gun and the PM M1910 represent transformative moments in the history of automatic firearms. Introduced by Sir Hiram Maxim in the 1880s, the Maxim Gun was the first fully automatic machine gun. Notably, it utilized a water-cooling mechanism to prevent overheating during sustained fire, giving it a distinctive appearance and a capability for prolonged fire that was unparalleled at the time.

This revolutionary weapon saw extensive use in various conflicts, including World War I. Parallelly, the Russians adapted this design into the PM M1910, retaining the water-cooling system but adding features suitable for their military needs, especially its iconic wheeled Sokolov mount. Used predominantly by the Russian and later Soviet forces, the PM M1910 served in both World Wars.

Currently in action against the Russian incursion, the PM M1910 is a favored choice among Ukrainian fighters, primarily due to its reliability.