This video features a range test of the Marlin / United Defense US-42 submachine gun. The description highlights its historical context, noting its use in World War Two by agencies like the OSS and SOE for dropping to resistance organizations in occupied Europe, despite not being adopted by the American military. The 9mm chambering, while inconvenient for US forces, made it suitable for this specific role. The video aims to demonstrate the actual performance of this historically significant firearm.
This video features Palmetto State Armory Founder and CEO Jamin McCallum providing an overview of the .45 ACP Liberator pistol. The Liberator, manufactured by General Motors, was famously air-dropped into occupied territories during World War II to equip resistance fighters against the Nazis. This installment marks the beginning of the "Historic Weapons" series, focusing on significant firearms from the past.
This video, presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, delves into the untold story of the guerillas on Luzon during World War II. Following the Japanese attack on December 8, 1941, alongside the bombing of Pearl Harbor, American forces in the Philippines faced overwhelming odds. After months of fighting, surrender seemed inevitable for many, leading to the Bataan Death March. However, approximately 450 men chose a different path, hiding in the jungle to continue their resistance against the invaders.
This film, 'Remembrance (2010)', produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores the crucial role of Women Special Operations Executives (SOEs) in occupied France during World War II. It aims to highlight themes central to the Royal Armouries' museum collections. The film is a short, two-minute production from 2009-2010.
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