This special two-part episode, in collaboration with IWM, commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Part 2 focuses on the pivotal landings and features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining key weapons that influenced this historic moment. It highlights the Twin Vickers K Gun, the PIAT anti-tank weapon, the MG 42 machine gun, the Sexton self-propelled gun, and the 17-Pounder gun, detailing their usage and historical significance during the D-Day landings and beyond. The video also touches upon locations like Pointe du Hoc and Pegasus Bridge.
This video commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The title and description are brief, focusing solely on remembering this significant historical event. Given the limited information, no specific firearms, calibers, manufacturers, topics, or gear can be extracted. The content is purely historical remembrance.
This video, the first part of a D-Day 80th Anniversary special, focuses on paratroopers and the firearms they utilized. Featuring firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson and collaboration with Imperial War Museums, the episode details the STEN MK V and the M1A1 Carbine. It delves into the history and specific features of each weapon, their usage during the D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944, and briefly touches on the ACME 'Cricket' clicker used by paratroopers. The content highlights the critical role of these weapons in the Allied invasion of Normandy.
This historical documentary from the U.S. Army Pictorial Service details the capture of the Ludendorff railway bridge across the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, in 1945. It features field interviews with U.S. personnel from the 9th Armored Division involved in the operation. The footage was captured after the bridge's collapse on March 17, 1945, offering a firsthand account of this pivotal moment in World War II.
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