Any of various German machine-guns originally developed at Spandau; specifically the MG08, used during World War I (1914–18), and the MG34 and MG42 of World War II (1939–45).
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of Spandau gun in US English:
Spandau gun
(also Spandau machine-gun)
noun
Military
Any of various German machine-guns originally developed at Spandau; specifically the MG08, used during World War I (1914–18), and the MG34 and MG42 of World War II (1939–45).