Videos tagged with Croatian Homeland War

This video offers a tour of the Homeland War Museum (Muzej Domovinskog Rata) in Karlovac, Croatia. The museum showcases a collection of small arms and artifacts from the Croatian Homeland War, with a particular focus on the diverse origins of the weaponry used. The external vehicle and artillery park features American, British, German, and Soviet equipment, as well as Croatian-made APCs. The description highlights the museum's value for those interested in firearms history and the events of the war.

This video explores improvised firearms used during the Croatian Homeland War, focusing on examples from the Sisak area. The presenter showcases four distinct weapons: two 16-gauge shotguns, a classic Enfield "Obrez," and a unique hybrid combining a Yugoslav M70 AK with a single-shot break-action frame. The video highlights how individuals utilized readily available or modified firearms when factory-produced weapons were inaccessible, offering a historical glimpse into wartime ingenuity. The content is filmed at the Sisak Municipal Museum, with thanks extended for access.

This video explores the rare Croatian Alar SMG, a student-made submachine gun designed by Stipe Alar in 1971. Initially an illegal build, the design gained traction during the Croatian Homeland War when students at the mechanical trade school in Sisak began manufacturing them. The Alar features a simple trigger, a PPSh-style bolt, a basic underfolding stock, and modified MP40 magazines in 9mm Parabellum. Barrels were sourced from Steyr, smuggled from Austria disguised as car roof rack material. The video showcases three examples: the prototype, an early production model, and a standard variant, thanks to access provided by the Sisak Municipal Museum.

This video features an in-depth look at the Alka M93, a unique submachine gun developed during the Croatian Homeland War. Essentially a hybrid combining elements of the MAC M11A1 with a Vz. 61 Skorpion stock and MP40 magazines, the weapon is tested on a range. The description highlights its simple, open-bolt design, high rate of fire, and the challenges encountered with limited magazines and some malfunctions. It notes the weapon was not adopted by the Croatian Army, which opted for an Uzi variant instead. The video offers a rare opportunity to see and potentially shoot this historically significant but obscure firearm.

This video showcases the M91 Crogar, a rare submachine gun developed by SKM in Croatia during the Homeland War. The M91 is a selective-fire, open-bolt SMG chambered in 7.62mm Tokarev, notable for its use of the Yugoslav M56 SMG's magazine and rotating bolt handle for safety. Its design incorporates elements inspired by the MP40 (bolt and recoil spring) and folding AK stocks. The firearm is praised for its good build quality and positive reception among users. The film is made possible by a collaboration with the Croatian Police Museum in Zagreb, highlighting a unique piece of Croatian military manufacturing history.

This video explores Croatia's first attempt at domestic rifle design: a bullpup AK conversion by IM Metal (later HS Produkt). Developed during the Croatian Homeland War, this prototype aimed to utilize existing Yugoslav M70 rifles. The design features a milled receiver mimicking stamped construction, a non-reciprocating charging handle on the gas tube, and a relocated safety. While innovative, it wasn't deemed suitable for standard army issue. The video highlights the learning process of gun designers and sets the stage for a series detailing IM Metal/HS Produkt's journey leading to the VHS-2.

This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the ALKA Model 93, a Croatian SMG developed during the Homeland War. The design is a hybrid, drawing inspiration from the Ingram MAC-10/M11 and the Czech vz.61 Skorpion. The ALKA features a telescoping bolt and recoil system from the Ingram and a stock directly copied from the Skorpion. It is chambered in 9mm Parabellum and utilizes a proprietary single-feed magazine, similar to the MP40. Produced by IM Metal (later HS Produkt), it was adopted by the Croatian armed forces in 1993. The video also briefly mentions other Croatian SMGs like the Šokac and Agram 2000.