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to protect,and defend ourself without any worry.also to fight in the war without using our bear hands

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As weapon for trench warfare, to permit advancing troops to place heavy fire at close range.

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Q: Why was the Thompson machine gun invented?
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When was the Thompson sub machine gun invented?

1919, after WWI.


What is a 'Thompson' invented by John T. Thompson in 1918?

The "Tommy Gun"- a Thompson submachine gun.


Who Invented the Thompson gun?

General William Thompson.


Can you own a Thompson machine gun in the us?

Yes. and just a correction the Thompson is not a machine gun its a sub machine gun because it shoots pistol caliber rounds get your facts straight


Who invented the sub-machine gun?

Gen. William Thompson. in 1919. The Thompson SMG became known as the Tommy Gun. Before that, it was the German Bergmann MP-18, invented in 1918


Where can i buy a thompson machine gun?

You can buy Thompson machine guns on Guns America. They have the Thompson 1927A1 .45ACP for around $1,100.


What calibre is a Thompson machine gun?

a .45 caliber.


What caliber is a Thompson machine gun?

a .45 caliber.


Who invented the Tommy gun?

Gen. William Thompson


What are the release dates for Midway USA's Gun Stories - 2011 The Thompson Sub Machine Gun - 2.4?

Midway USA's Gun Stories - 2011 The Thompson Sub Machine Gun - 2.4 was released on: USA: 18 July 2012


When was machine guns invented?

Well, isn't that an interesting question! Machine guns were first invented in the 19th century, around the 1860s. They have certainly evolved a lot since then, but it's fascinating to think about how far we've come in terms of technology and innovation. Keep exploring and learning, there's always something new to discover!


Is the Thompson sub machine gun in mw3?

Nope. Notice the title says MODERN WARFARE 3. The Thompson is a WWII era gun.