Gatling Gun: Symbol of 19th Century Military Progress

The Gatling not only reduced jamming, but also laid the foundation for modern machine guns, which are displayed in many history museums.

Invented in 1861, Richard Gatling created the Gatling machine gun to reduce the number of soldiers needed to fight. Photo: Pinterest.

Unique multi-barrel rotating mechanism. Hand cranking causes the barrels to fire alternately, avoiding overheating. Photo: Pinterest.

The rate of fire far exceeded that of contemporary weapons. The Gatling machine gun could fire hundreds of rounds per minute. Photo: Pinterest.

Less prone to jamming than single-barrel guns. Barrel rotation reduces the risk of mechanical failure. Photo: Pinterest.

Used in many major wars. Soon after its invention, the Gatling machine gun was used in the American Civil War and demonstrated its power in this war. Photo: Pinterest.

The forerunner of the modern machine gun. Many of Gatling's principles are still used today. Photo: Pinterest.

The originals are still on display in many museums. They are a testament to the shift in military technology. Photo: Pinterest.

Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/sung-gatling-bieu-tuong-cua-su-tien-bo-trong-quan-su-the-ky-19-post2149069778.html