Videos tagged with Afghanistan War

This video showcases Dragonman's extensive military vehicle collection, featuring a wide array of historical and operational vehicles from WWII through modern conflicts. Dragonman highlights specific models like M37s, Humvees, Gamma Goats, M16 halftracks, and a Russian tank, detailing their origins, uses, and some technical specifications. The content serves as a virtual tour of a private military museum, offering insights into military hardware.

This expert guide, drawing on insights from Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, outlines four key strategies for defeating insurgent forces. It emphasizes isolating the battlefield and population, actively hunting the enemy, and establishing local institutions for long-term stability. The advice is grounded in historical examples from conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features a conversation with a guest about his experiences, including writing a song for the documentary 'The Hornet's Nest' and meeting Wynonna Judd in Nashville. The discussion touches on his musical background and the events leading to his debut album.

This video is a tribute to the infantryman's sacrifice, highlighting acts of extreme bravery and dedication from World War I, the Korean War, and the War in Afghanistan. It emphasizes the mental toughness, physical strength, and unwavering commitment required of infantry soldiers, showcasing their role as the nation's strength and deterrent.

This video documents the first tour of the season at Dragonman's museum, showcasing a vast collection of historical military artifacts and vehicles. The tour covers periods from George Washington's era through modern conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. Attendees also have the opportunity for full-auto machine gun shooting and suppressor demonstrations.

The Osprey body armor, used by British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2006 to 2016, was developed due to an urgent operational requirement following the death of Sergeant Steven Roberts. It features a combination of soft Kevlar armor and external pockets for ballistic plates, offering protection against bullets, fragmentation, and low-velocity projectiles. While initially unpopular due to its bulk and weight, it significantly reduced casualties. The armor underwent several iterations, including the Mark II and Mark III, with improvements to modularity and protection.

This video provides a tour of Dragonman's Military Museum, highlighting its extensive collection of operational military hardware from various conflicts. The museum boasts 98% fully operational items, including real machine guns and working vehicles. Visitors can also explore a large collection of Elvis memorabilia and hot rods.

This episode features Nick Irving, known as "The Reaper," a former US Army Ranger sniper with 33 confirmed kills. The discussion delves into his childhood experiences, including growing up in a reportedly haunted house and exposure to Voodoo practices. Irving details his journey into the military, his initial aspiration to become a Navy SEAL, and his eventual enlistment in the Army, leading to his selection for the 75th Ranger Regiment. He recounts the brutal RASP selection process, his early deployments to Iraq, and his experiences as a machine gunner and later a sniper, highlighting the intense combat operations and the psychological toll of warfare.

This video provides a comprehensive tour of the Colorado Springs Military Museum, showcasing a vast collection of military artifacts and vehicles spanning various conflicts from World War II to modern engagements. The museum features over 1,600 uniform mannequins, 5,000 helmets, and numerous firearms, including over 100 M1 Grands. The tour highlights specific exhibits dedicated to Omaha and Utah beaches, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Nazi room, emphasizing the authenticity and historical significance of the displayed items.

This YouTube video announces the upcoming season closing of a museum on November 12, 2023. The museum offers guided tours every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10 am, with no reservations required. The description highlights the museum's comprehensive collection covering major US wars from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan. It also promotes t-shirts available for purchase on the museum's website. While no firearms are explicitly shown or discussed, the historical context of wars often involves firearms, and the museum's subject matter makes it tangentially relevant to firearms enthusiasts interested in military history.

This video features John "Shrek" McPhee discussing a lesson learned from the Battle of Tora Bora. The core message revolves around the dangers of over-reliance on technology, which can diminish critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The description also provides historical context for the Battle of Tora Bora in Afghanistan in late 2001, detailing the US-led operation against Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, the intense fighting, and the ultimate perceived failure of the operation due to the escape of key figures.

Dragonman's Museum in Colorado Springs is open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, offering a comprehensive tour of major historical conflicts from 1775 to the present day. The museum features extensive displays including over 2,000 working weapons, 1,500 uniform mannequins, and artifacts from various global wars.