With characteristic energy German military mer are studying the lessons of the great war, and in particular at the moment are concerned with the type of weapon most effective for the immediate future. The machine-gun jhas, of course, an assured position for a long time to come, but in more quarters than one it is considered that the rifle is susceptible of considerable modification. Even in the British army, where the rifle has always been glorified, does this view find adherents, Major-Geners'
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