This video explores FN's historical presence through an exhibit at the Fondation Ars Mechanica in Belgium. It highlights a mural from FN's early pavilion and showcases motorcycles, cars, and other artifacts telling the company's story, focusing on its innovation and history.
This video offers a virtual tour of the excavation at DigHill80, a World War I German fortified position near Wijtschate, Belgium. The project, largely funded by Forgotten Weapons viewers, aimed to document and recover artifacts and remains from the site before construction begins. The tour, led by lead archaeologist Simon Verdegem, showcases the extensive and well-preserved trenches where German, French, and British soldiers fought and died. The dig has concluded, and findings will be presented in London. This video is a unique opportunity to explore a significant historical battlefield through a virtual lens.
This video is a book review of "FN Mauser Rifles" by Anthony Vanderlinden. The reviewer highlights that the book is not just a dry technical reference but an engaging history of Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgian history, and the Mauser rifles produced by FN. It covers the company's formation, production through WWI and WWII, recovery efforts, and its involvement with the Congo Free State. The book also delves into the technical details of FN Mauser model designations and rifle conversions. The reviewer found it a compelling read, even for those with limited prior knowledge of the subject.
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