Videos tagged with British Infantry

This video highlights the iconic Lee Enfield bolt-action rifle, emphasizing its historical significance with the British infantry during both World Wars. It details the rifle's design, including its use of smokeless powder and a 10-round magazine, which contributed to its rapid firing rate of up to 20 rounds per minute. The Lee Enfield is praised for its durability and reliability, remaining in service until the 1950s and still regarded as one of the best bolt-action rifles ever created.

This video delves into the experiences of the 95th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War, a brutal phase of the Napoleonic Wars. It highlights the story of Rifleman Harris and the severe challenges faced by British infantrymen in some of history's most intense battles. The content focuses on historical military conflict and the human cost of warfare.

This video demonstrates the Martini-Henry Rifle from 1880, discussing its historical significance as the standard British infantry rifle and its appearance in the film 'Zulu'. The description details the rifle's .450/577 caliber, its black powder ammunition, and compares its projectile impact to modern high-powered pistol rounds. It highlights the inability of the Martini-Henry's projectile to penetrate modern Kevlar body armor, contrasting it with the armor technology of its era. The video also links to the Royal Armouries collection for further exploration of arms and armor.