Lewis gun

The Lewis gun is a light machine gun developed during World War I. Notable for its distinctive round "pan" magazine mounted on the top, it was designed to provide infantry with a portable, sustained firepower option. It used .303 caliber ammunition and was air-cooled to prevent overheating during prolonged use. The Lewis gun was widely used by British and Commonwealth forces and was favored for its reliability and relatively lightweight design, which allowed soldiers to carry it more easily than heavier machine guns. Its effectiveness in providing suppressive fire made it a significant asset in trench warfare.