技术规格
历史
Vickers机枪是一种重型水冷式机枪，被印度士兵广泛应用于许多战区。它架设在沉重的金属三脚架上，需要一个训练有素的团队来携带弹药、向冷却套筒加水并进行瞄准。在持续射击时，套筒内的水会沸腾产生蒸汽，这些蒸汽必须收集在锡罐中。
在第一次世界大战中，印度营在西线、Gallipoli和整个中东地区操作Vickers机枪，以击退敌方的骑兵冲锋和步兵进攻。其出色的工程设计使它能够连续数小时发射数千发子弹而不会发生故障。
该武器在第二次世界大战中再次得到广泛使用，用于保卫Burma的丛林防线并在Italy加固山坡阵地。它在朝鲜战争时期和冷战初期的山地冲突中一直保持在一线服役，直到后来被淘汰。
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战斗勋章与嘉奖
Ashoka Chakra
India's highest peacetime decoration awarded for the most daring bravery or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
Kirti Chakra
India's second-highest peacetime award for conspicuous bravery and daring valor outside of open wartime combat.
Maha Vir Chakra
India's second-highest wartime decoration awarded for conspicuous bravery in combat against the enemy.
Param Vir Chakra
India's highest military award for extreme bravery and self-sacrifice facing enemies in wartime on land, sea, or air.
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
India's highest military decoration for peace and service awarded for distinguished service of the most exceptional order.
Samanya Seva Medal 1965
India's general campaign service medal awarded to armed forces personnel deployed in recognized border actions and security campaigns.
Sena Medal
An Indian Army decoration awarded for exceptional devotion to duty or courage during military operations.
Shaurya Chakra
India's third-highest peacetime gallantry medal awarded for courage and daring away from direct battlefield warfare.
Siachen Glacier Medal
A specialized service medal awarded to troops who endure extreme conditions defending the high-altitude Siachen Glacier.
Vir Chakra
India's third-highest wartime medal for battlefield courage and acts of gallantry against the enemy.
