American soldiers used Winchester shotguns in WWI, defended their use by citing Germany's cruel weapons, Israel's Uzi submachine gun became popular for its compact design, and the Gatling gun marked a shift towards industrial warfare. Thompson submachine gun and Dreyse needle gun also played significant roles in historical conflicts.
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American soldiers in World War I utilized Winchester model 1897 shotguns, known as trench brooms for their rapid clearing of enemy positions, despite German objections citing violations of the Hague Conventions, countered by American leadership highlighting Germany's use of cruel weapons like poison gas.
The Gatling gun, invented in 1862, marked a shift towards industrial warfare during the American Civil War, adopted by Union forces and later various armies and law enforcement agencies, serving as a deterrent but also earning a reputation for colonialism and oppression.
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