Videos tagged with Anti-Tank Rifles

This YouTube video announces the availability of "Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union," a new book from Headstamp Publishing. It follows their "Small Arms of WWII: USA" volume and offers an in-depth look at Soviet firearms from the Second World War. The book features historical commentary and meticulous photography by Ian McCollum (Forgotten Weapons) and James Rupley (Vickers Guide). It covers handguns, submachine guns, bolt-action rifles, self-loading rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, and miscellaneous items like anti-tank rifles and grenade launchers. The video also mentions pre-order shipping timelines and the availability of slipcases for the US volume.

This comprehensive book review covers Bruce Canfield's 'U.S. Small Arms of World War II,' an 864-page volume detailing American weaponry from the conflict. The book balances historical context with collector-level detail, including first-hand accounts and coverage of edged weapons, experimental arms, and less common equipment. Ian McCollum highly recommends it as an essential resource for enthusiasts of U.S. military history and WWII small arms.

This Q&A session, featuring US Army Reserve Major Nicolas Moran (The Chieftain), dives deep into various aspects of tanks and armored vehicles. Topics range from specific weaponry like the M85 and M231 machine guns, the viability of the Bradley's 25mm gun and TOW missiles, to secondary armament options and ammunition types. The discussion also touches on historical tank design, crew small arms, optics, fire control systems, and the effectiveness of anti-tank rifles. Moran, with extensive combat experience in Abrams tanks and Bradley APCs, offers insights into both modern and historical armored warfare, addressing procurement issues and even the "forgotten weapon" of tanks.