This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television focuses on the No. 4 Lee-Enfield rifle, the standard British service rifle of World War II. The video highlights its significant production numbers and its role in arming French Resistance groups by 1944. It also mentions overseas production in Canada and the United States. The segment provides details of these unique rifles, with Executive Editor Evan Brune discussing their history and distribution.
This Royal Armouries lecture explores the vital role of women in the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II, specifically focusing on their missions in Nazi-occupied France. Dr. Kate Vigurs details the rigorous training these agents received, including silent killing, instinctive shooting, and sabotage techniques. The talk highlights their perilous work as couriers and wireless operators, the immense risks they took operating undercover, and their often short life expectancies. It emphasizes why women were so instrumental to SOE's success and sheds light on their bravery and the human stories behind historical archives.
This video delves into Operation Carpetbagger, a significant World War II effort by the US and UK to supply French Resistance forces with arms and equipment in preparation for the Allied landings. The operation involved numerous air drops, delivering millions of pounds of gear. The most common weapon supplied was the MkII Sten, but other items included Brens, handguns, M1 Carbines, bazookas, and importantly, No4 Enfields. Following liberation, the French government attempted to collect these weapons, with many being stored and later sold as surplus. The video features a specific No4 Lee Enfield that was marked with a "PP" property mark and inventory number before its sale.
This video, likely from the Royal Armouries, discusses the French Resistance during World War II, specifically highlighting events around June 1944. It references General Charles de Gaulle's call to resistance in 1940 and how this movement supported the Allied liberation of Europe. The description also promotes the Royal Armouries' YouTube channel, which features content on arms and armor, combat demonstrations, and expert insights.
This video showcases preparation for the Desert Brutality 2020 competition, specifically the Classic division which requires firearms manufactured in 1946 or earlier. The creator will be competing with a semi-automatic FG-42 rifle and a French Modele 1935A pistol, using this monthly 2-gun match as a final practice session for the upcoming event.
This video discusses the Vercors Resistance in WWII, focusing on Operation Montagnards, a planned Allied paratrooper drop that was ultimately cancelled. It highlights the strategic reasons behind the cancellation and the subsequent fate of the Vercors Maquis, who were largely unsupported and bravely fought against overwhelming German forces. The presenter also shares a personal connection by showcasing a Berthier carbine potentially linked to the Resistance, using it as a symbol of their heroism.
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