#Bren Gun

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A French civilian pours a British Bren gunner a glass of cider during the battle for Lisieux, France - Aug 1944

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The second two parts of Great Men - Great Guns from Battle Picture Weekly No. 83 & 84 (cover dated 2 October and 9 October 1976). Treasury of British Comics.

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Bren Light Machine Gun

Caliber: .303

Rate of fire: 500–520 rounds/min

Maximum firing range: 1,850 yd (1,690 m)

Effective firing range: 600 yd (550 m)

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"PLAN DIRECT SHIFT OF INGLIS WORKERS," Toronto Star. May 14, 1943. Page 2. ---- Won't Be Allowed to "Shop Around" for Jobs, Howe Tells House ---- WORK FOR THEM ALL ---- Special to The Star Ottawa, May 14 - Direct transfer of employees from the John Inglis Bren gun plant, or other plants where curtailments are expected, to other war plants, is being planned, Hon. C. D. Howe, minister of munitions and supply, yesterday told the House of Commons.

Asked by Gordon Graydan, Progressive Conservative House leader, whether there would be jobs for any persons laid off at the Inglis plant in Toronto, Mr. Howe replied:

"It is my information that there will not only be sufficient work to absorb them, but the men will be moved from one plant to another specific plant.

"They will not be allowed to shop around for employment, but will be moved from one plant to another. Selective service is working on plans with my department today for just that transfer. Ample notice will be given through selective service in each case."

J. W. Noseworthy (C.C.F., York South), quoted union officials as saying some 3,000 Inglis workers were to be let go. Mr. Howe: "So far as I know, no man has been laid off there to date. There is no immediate proposal to lay off men. However, the war has reached a point where we have now filled the initial requirements of the troops plus a stated number of spares. Once capital requirements are filled, usage requirements are smaller. We are now revising our program with that in mind.

Need Fewer Defensive Weapons "There are other phases that must be considered, one being that the war has passed from the defensive to an offensive stage, so that certain defensive weapons such as anti-aircraft guns are not now needed to the extent they were some time ago,

"We can now concentrate our supplies as the offensive strategy of Britain and her Allies directs. All these considerations have caused changes in production requirements and production schedules of Allied countries.

"We are revising our schedules. Items that are likely to be affected are all types of army guns, from small arms up to the largest calibre guns, including anti-aircraft guns and many types of artillery ammunition. That is the general range of items that will be curtailed.

"In the course of time the schedule calls for making considerably fewer Bren guns than are being made now, and there will be a reduction in the staff of the Bren gun plant. As regards closing, there is nothing definite about it.

"When the men will be laid off is indefinite, but I would point out there is a very serious overall shortage of manpower in war industry today. I know of very few plants that have the number of men required to obtain the desired output. What will happen will be a transfer of labor from plants making less urgently required equipment to plants making equipment for which there is greater urgency.

"Transfers will be effected by selective service and they will be rather frequent from now on over the next three or four months."

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CZ Bren 3 - 5.56x45mm

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Veronica Foster, also known as Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl. She worked at a Canadian weapons factory during WWII and was Canada's answer to Rosie the Riveter.

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😌💭 the captain's "weeuugh!" dork supreme fumbling autism moments unintentional rizz meets havers' enchanted adoration and vehement unwavering horniness. the epitome of "well I can't not fuck him"

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Soldats australiens au fusil-mitrailleur Bren sur la ligne de front pendant le siège de Tobrouk – Campagne d'Afrique du Nord – Août 1941

Photographe : George Silk

©Australian War Memorial - 009510

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Lucas Moura completes Tottenham’s comeback against Ajax in the third green kit by scoring a goal in the 96th minute, 2019 / Brennan Johnson completes Tottenham’s comeback against Coventry City in the third green kit by scoring a goal in the 92nd minute, 2024

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[theworldatwar]

A British infantry unit finds the muddy terrain very hard going - Monte Cassino, Jan 1944

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[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"PREMIER RUNS PRESS RAGGED BY SPEED IN WAR FIRM TOUR," Toronto Star. October 10, 1942. Page 8. --- Mr. King Sees Everything in Huge Machine-Gun Plant --- LAUDS GIRLS' PART ---- Prime Minister King is in good condition physically. He must be. For after a lightning tour of the big John Inglis plant Friday, he left" a party of newspaper reporters and photographers gasping. He climbed stairs and walked down stairs rapidly. He walked briskly down long buildings, buildings as long and as wide as a football field. He walked through long yards. The newspaper group, at the conclusion of the tour of the empire's biggest machine-gun factory, promptly looked for places to sit down and get a rest.

With A. L. Ainsworth. vice-president. Mr. King walked through the marine engine plant, seeing the raw product and finally the finished en- cine intended for one of Canada's naval vessels, He saw thousands of men and girls working on machine- guns and clips. then climbed into " basement room where women were firing guns. He took a peek through the telescope which "spots" for Bren guns. He did not fire a gun, though, since work went on steadily all through the tour.

Crossing from one plant to another, a sergeant of the Inglis security guard stood directly in front the prime minister. "Where's your pass?" he asked. Mr. King stopped for a second and then the sergeant stepped aside at Mr. Ainsworth's wave.

At the foot of a flight of stairs, where there was barely room for two people to pass, a man was standing. King stopped. "What's your name?" he asked. The man replied with. "What's yours?"

"W. L King is my name," the prime minister replied. shaking hands and laughing heartily. Delighted with Production He stopped several times to chat with both men and women employees of the plant, telling them they had a grave responsibility and declaring he was delighted with the production figures. He inspected plant charts which showed absenteeism and said he was greatly impressed with the plant.

"I am surprised to see the large propertion of women workers," said Mr. King as he emerged from his whirlwind trip. "Our Canadian women are not idle. They realize that we are fighting for freedom. I noticed, too, how efficient the women are and how clever they are at their intricate machine work. I haven't been here for some time and therefore its a real surprise to see how the women have taken over so many jobs that the men were doing. It's a splendid work they are doing and they are all so happy at their jobs. They were all smiling I noticed, too."

The first stop that the prime minister made was at a table where a middle-aged woman was testing gun barrels.

"He asked me what I was doing. so I explained the job to him," she said. "Did you know who he was?" "Why, of course, I did!"

Irma Larsen. the first girl employed at the Inglis plant following the declaration of war, received special attention from Mr. King. "How do you like being in charge. of so many ladies he queried, stepping into the noisy little office, in the centre of the plant. "It's the best," said Miss Larsen, with a wide smile. "It's tops."

"Doing Great Work" The prime minister laughed and said to Miss Larsen. "That's great. Please give my best wishes to everybody in the plant. They are doing great war work."

"Til tell them," promised Miss Larsen.

Driver Phyllis Morrow, smart in her chauffeur's uniform, stood stiffly at attention when the official party came out of the gates to the prime minister's car. He stepped over to the pretty girl.

"I am impressed with the work the girls are doing at this plant."

Mr. King said, adding, "Have your any relatives overseas?"

"Yes, sir," Driver Phyllis replied, "a brother, Bud Morrow. He is in the Canadian Signal Corps."

"How do you like your job, and what are your duties?" "I like this job fine," Miss Morrow answered. "I drive cars and guide important people through the plant."

A driller, Gladys Morton, told the Premier that she has been on the job 10 months. "I am simply doing my duty," she insisted, at which the premier said, "Good girl."

Women particularly paid keen attention to the visit of the prime minister. And every feminine face wore a wide smile, and Mr. King returned them all with a nod and a wave of his hat. Photon caption:

MR. KING CHATS WITH WAR WORKER WILLIAM GRACEY

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CZ Bren 2 MS - 5.56x45mm