Who invented the "Gatling Gun" patented in 1862?
The Gatling gun is one of the best-known early rapid-fire weapons and a forerunner of the modern machine gun. Invented by Richard Gatling, it is known for its use by the Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s, which was the first time it was employed in combat. Later it was used in the Boshin War, the Anglo-Zulu War and still later in the assault on San Juan Hill during the Spanish–American War.
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Nicholas Miernicki
I was trained on an air defense weapon in the Army called the Vulcan, an electrically driven 20mm gun with 6 barrels. It was a blast to shoot, but I image it would be no fun to be on the receiving end.
George Oliver Prince
interestingly, Custer left two Gatling guns behind in his rush to gain glory at Little Big Horn.
filmnut
Two different Commanders lost major battles by not waiting for their “Gatling Guns” to be brought up from the rear area.