Videos tagged with Wartime Technology

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the Veselý SMG, a British World War II submachine gun that ultimately failed to enter mass production. Ferguson highlights its development as a wartime alternative to the Sten Gun, detailing why the Veselý 43 paratrooper variant was deemed too complex and expensive. Despite its shortcomings, the weapon's innovative 'double-stack' magazine system caught the attention of the War Office, delaying its eventual discontinuation by the Sterling SMG. The Royal Armouries shares insights into arms and armor.

This YouTube video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the adaptations made to the British Vickers machine gun for aerial combat during World War I. The content explores how pilots were expected to operate a heavy machine gun independently in the challenging environment of aerial dueling. The Royal Armouries, a UK national collection of arms and armour, is highlighted as the source of this historical expertise.

This video details the SMLE rifle grenade launcher, a significant development in World War One infantry tactics. It traces the evolution from early rod grenades to the more accurate 2.5-inch cup discharger adopted by the British in late 1917. The description highlights its effectiveness in combined arms operations, its use through World War Two, and its eventual replacement by spigot grenades. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon and merchandise.