This video delves into the history and evolution of Soviet 50mm light mortars during World War Two, specifically focusing on the RM-38, RM-39, and RM-40 models. It details their development, design complexities, and cost-efficiency improvements, with the RM-40 being a more mass-producible weapon. The video also touches on their capture and use by German and Finnish forces, noting their longer range compared to German counterparts, and their eventual sale to Interarms in the US, where some were registered as destructive devices and others deactivated. The narrative highlights the Soviet shift to 82mm mortars by 1943 for better effectiveness.
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