This Q&A video delves into British small arms of World War Two, addressing numerous user questions. Topics include the effectiveness of the Vickers .50, the design choices of the Sten and its magazines, comparisons with the Owen submachine gun, and the absence of British semi-automatic rifles during the war. It also touches on early British assault rifle concepts, the EM2's bolt closure, the use of Allied weapons, the PIAT's classification, Bren vs. Degtyarev machine guns, the possibility of a .45 ACP Sten, M3 Grease Gun procurement, a .455 British SMG, Sten vs. Lanchester, LSW variants of the EM1/EM2, the BESA's caliber choice, interwar missed opportunities, naval small arms, the .280 cartridge, the MP44's influence, Enfield sights, Sten selector functionality, American use of British arms, the Lee vs. Mauser action, Sten vs. Grease Gun comparisons, and the No4 Enfield's adoption across the Commonwealth. The video features insights from Jonathan Ferguson.
This video provides an examination of the British PIAT, a World War II anti-tank weapon. It details its service history against German tanks and includes humorous footage of staff attempting to operate it. The description also promotes the channel's Patreon, podcast "Flak & Fubar," and Instagram page.
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 features David Lister from the Royal Armouries delivering a winter lecture focused on the PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank). The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring history to life through such presentations. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, support the museum through donations and membership, and engage by leaving comments with questions. The content appears to be educational, delving into the historical context and technical aspects of this significant anti-tank weapon.
This video delves into the PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank), a unique British anti-tank weapon developed during World War Two as a successor to the obsolete Boys anti-tank rifle. It explains the PIAT's spigot mortar design, firing a heavy hollow-charge projectile capable of defeating most wartime armor. The description highlights its challenging cocking mechanism, harsh recoil, and notable lack of flash or backblast compared to contemporaries like the Bazooka. The video also mentions the PIAT's impressive production numbers and its service life extending into the 1950s.
This video analyzes the British Boys anti-tank rifle, a bolt-action .55 caliber weapon used by the British military during World War II. Designed by Captain Boys, it featured a 5-round detachable magazine. The description notes its obsolescence by 1943, being replaced by the PIAT. The video likely provides historical context and a technical overview of this significant firearm.
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