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Bren gun

[bren] / brɛn /


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Under persuasive Sergeant Nelson and a physical instructor with "the face of an executioner who is kind to his children when off duty," rookies learn drill, the Bren gun, spit-&-polish and super-discipline.

From Time Magazine Archive

They took a long look at his Bren gun and hollered "Gestapo."

From Time Magazine Archive

But the beachhead was already secure, Allied patrols were halfway to Rome, tanks and Bren gun carriers were ashore, Allied airmen controlled the skies.

From Time Magazine Archive

Among his "birthday presents": planes from South America, tanks from B.W.I., tanks and Bren gun carriers from The Netherlands Indies.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Downing shot out orders, threats, and penalties with the rapidity of a Bren gun.

From Mike and Psmith by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse




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