This video is a book review of Bruce Canfield's "U.S. Small Arms of World War II". The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive nature, covering a vast array of weapons from bayonets to mortars and recoilless rifles, including rare prototypes and limited-service arms. The book is noted for its extensive 864 pages and inclusion of firsthand field accounts of weapon performance and soldier opinions, making it a valuable reference. The reviewer contrasts it with a previous, more focused collector's guide by the same author.
This video showcases a semi-automatic reproduction of the George Hyde-designed M2 submachine gun, an interim US WW2 subgun intended to replace the Thompson. The description details the M2's development, its advantages over the Thompson, and its eventual obsolescence due to the M3 'Grease Gun'. The video features a viewer-made reproduction, as only about 500 original M2s were produced, with few surviving.
This video delves into the often-overlooked firearm designs of George Hyde, an influential German immigrant gun designer. It focuses on his first submachine gun, the Hyde Model 33, highlighting its similarities and differences with the iconic Thompson submachine gun. The description details Hyde's career progression, including his work on the M2 and the M3 Grease Gun, as well as the clandestine Liberator pistol. The Model 33 is analyzed for its simpler, lighter, and less expensive design, its improved performance in field tests due to its unique rear-mounted charging handle, and a notable drawback of that handle's tendency to bounce back. The video aims to bring greater recognition to Hyde's contributions to firearm development.
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