Simple and effective, the Bren was the premier light machine gun of the Second World War.
Built under license in the UK, its name was a combination of the location of its Czech designers, Brno, and British manufacturers, Enfield.
Canada built the Mk I(M) variant, pictured here. It was based on the British Mk I with only minor variations. Unlike the UK, who moved to the cheaper Mk II following Dunkirk, Canada kept producing these throughout the war.
The Bren remained in British service in the mounted and dismounted roles until 1992.
The Tank Museum
Simple and effective, the Bren was the premier light machine gun of the Second World War.
Built under license in the UK, its name was a combination of the location of its Czech designers, Brno, and British manufacturers, Enfield.
Canada built the Mk I(M) variant, pictured here. It was based on the British Mk I with only minor variations. Unlike the UK, who moved to the cheaper Mk II following Dunkirk, Canada kept producing these throughout the war.
The Bren remained in British service in the mounted and dismounted roles until 1992.
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