This video, the first part of a D-Day 80th Anniversary special, focuses on paratroopers and the firearms they utilized. Featuring firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson and collaboration with Imperial War Museums, the episode details the STEN MK V and the M1A1 Carbine. It delves into the history and specific features of each weapon, their usage during the D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944, and briefly touches on the ACME 'Cricket' clicker used by paratroopers. The content highlights the critical role of these weapons in the Allied invasion of Normandy.
This video from Rock Island Auction Co. features Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Caleb comparing four firearms showcasing the evolution of the British Sten Gun. Starting with its predecessor, the Lanchester Mk I (a copy of the MP28), the video progresses through the simple Mk I, the reliable Mk II, the cost-effective Mk III, and the service-ready Mk V, which remained in use until the Sterling submachine gun. The presenters delve into the operational nuances of the Sten, including its lack of a safety, and also touch upon the less common Mk IV variant.
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