Videos tagged with Crimean War

This lecture from the Royal Armouries delves into the peace campaigns of Richard Cobden, utilizing the 'Letters of Richard Cobden Online' database. Professor Morgan discusses Cobden's involvement in peace movements, his opposition to the Crimean War, his critiques of British imperial actions, and his efforts to prevent British intervention in the American Civil War. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, offers this content as part of their educational outreach, encouraging subscriptions and support.

This video from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle, a pivotal firearm in British military history. It details the transition from smoothbore muskets to rifled shoulder arms, highlighting innovations like the Minié bullet. The description discusses the rifle's development, its caliber (.70-cal. with .69-cal. projectile), its service during the Crimean War, and its eventual replacement by the Pattern 1853. The Pattern 1851 is credited with revolutionizing infantry by enabling widespread accuracy and allowing average soldiers to become effective riflemen.

Jonathan Ferguson details the Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle, a crucial British infantry weapon during the Crimean War, often overshadowed by the later P53 Enfield. The video highlights the Minié bullet's revolutionary hollow-base design for improved accuracy and loading speed, its origins, and its significant impact on battlefield lethality. Ferguson also discusses the rifle's technical specifications, historical context, and even battle-damaged museum examples.

This video explores the history and technical aspects of the emergency Crimean cavalry carbine, specifically focusing on the US Greene Carbine. Hosted by firearm and weapons expert Jonathan Ferguson, the discussion highlights the urgent need for modernized cavalry arms during the Crimean War and why the Greene Carbine, despite being a strong contender, ultimately did not gain widespread adoption due to its obturator mechanism. The Royal Armouries, the presenter, invites viewer engagement and provides links for support and membership.