Videos tagged with Belgian Army

This guide provides an overview of the FN-DA1, the final iteration of the Browning Automatic Rifle, focusing on its key features and maintenance considerations. It highlights the rifle's adaptation to the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, its improved sighting system, enhanced bipod, and the use of standard FN FAL magazines. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This expert-level review by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details the FN Model 1949 AFN, exploring its features as a potential early British assault rifle. It covers its Belgian origins, unique operational aspects like the cocking indicator and selector lever, and its place in the evolution towards modern assault rifles, contrasting it with contemporary designs like the EM-1/EM-2 and early FAL prototypes.

This video from the Royal Armouries delves into the historical events surrounding Operation Dynamo during the Second World War, specifically the Dunkirk evacuation in May 1940. It details how British, French, and Belgian troops were trapped by the German army on the coast of France and Belgium, and the crucial role of the Royal Navy in rescuing stranded soldiers by sea. The description also highlights the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armor, inviting viewers to explore their museum, website, and social media for more content on military history and weaponry.

This guide details the disassembly of the Marga Trials Rifle's bolt, a rare firearm from Belgian military trials. The process involves removing the bolt by pulling the trigger while opening the action, then separating the bolt body, firing pin, and V-spring. The video highlights the rifle's unique rear locking lugs and V-spring firing mechanism, contrasting it with later Mauser designs.