History of Military Kit & Weapons: Generations of change & Improvements 1916-1951 | with Rick Lamb
This video, the first part of a series, features CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb discussing the historical evolution of military kit, weapons, and uniforms from 1916 to 1951. Lamb, a lifelong collector and historian, emphasizes patterns of innovation driven by conflict and the recurring issue of militaries being under-equipped for new wars due to peacetime focus on parades. He explains the 'why' behind changes, highlighting necessity as the mother of invention, citing the rapid advancement from bi-planes to jet planes in WWII as a prime example. The description also teases future videos involving live ammunition and specific firearms.










