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No, John Thompson developed it after an idea that was expressed constantly during the war - something was needed on the order of a "trench broom" (submachine gun). It saw extensive service in WW II and Korea, and the early days of the Vietnam War.
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When did the Marines adopt the Tommy gun?
Thompson submachine gun was developed for use in World War I.
What guns did the british tommys carry in World War 1?
the Tommy gun
Did they use Tommy guns in World War 2?
the United States, Great Britain, and the British Commonwealth of Nations all used one variant or another of the M1A1 Thompson sub-machine gun, military variant. this weapon was known by the nickname of the "Tommy gun".
What was the smallest gun in World War 2?
A small pen gun and cigarette box gun were the smallest guns used by spies and Underground Resistance warriors.
Did the US use shotguns during World War 2?
yes alot. you might want to look up "trench gun"
When did the Marines adopt the Tommy gun?
Thompson submachine gun was developed for use in World War I.
What guns did the british tommys carry in World War 1?
the Tommy gun
What is a T word for used World War 2?
Words beginning with T and used in WW2 include:TanksTortureNot sure if Tommy Gun was used by troops in WW2, or by gangsters pre-1940s.
Did they use Tommy guns in World War 2?
the United States, Great Britain, and the British Commonwealth of Nations all used one variant or another of the M1A1 Thompson sub-machine gun, military variant. this weapon was known by the nickname of the "Tommy gun".
What is the most used gun used by nazi fighters?
a Tommy gun
What machine gun was used in world war 1?
The British used the Vickers machine gun
What is the nickname of Thompson during World War 2?
Tommy gun, trench broom, chopper, chicago typewriter. The M3 was the grease gun and the German MP38/40 nicknamed "Schmeisser" was a burp gun
Was the gatling gun used in World War 2?
YES
Is a browning automatic rifle a modern gun?
No it is a old Gun used in the world war 2
What was the name of the machine gun used by Britain during World War 1?
The primary one they used was the Vickers machine gun.
How did the Tommy gun get its name?
Thompson arms, short Tommy gun
Why is tom a gun?
I'm guessing you mean a "Tommy" gun. Tommy gun was a nickname for the Thompson submachine gun.
