Videos tagged with Finnish Army

This guide details the installation and operation of the unique prismatic scope found on Finland's m/27PH (m/37) sniper rifle. It covers the recoil-based mounting system and the range-finding reticle. The information is presented with the critical historical perspective characteristic of Forgotten Weapons' expert analysis.

This video details the life and exploits of Finnish war hero Larry Thorne, focusing on his service in the US Army Special Forces and his experiences in Vietnam. It highlights his journey from Finland to the US, his recruitment into special forces, and his final mission during Operation Shining Brass, which led to his disappearance and eventual recovery of remains. The narrative emphasizes Thorne's legendary status and the recovery of his personal Swedish K submachine gun from the crash site.

This video chronicles the early life and military career of Lauri Törni, a Finnish soldier who fought in three armies and earned combat awards from each. It details his birth in Viipuri, Finland, his service in the Winter War and Continuation War with the Finnish Army, his brief stint with the German Army, and his eventual immigration to the United States to join the US Army. The narrative highlights his combat prowess, rapid promotions, and the legendary status he achieved.

This video provides a biography of Lauri Torni, a highly decorated soldier who served in the Finnish, German, and US armies. It highlights his unique military career and introduces a personal artifact: his Swedish K submachine gun recovered from a helicopter crash site. The content emphasizes Torni's significant impact and the historical context of his service.

This video provides a comparative analysis of World War II grenades, focusing on the German stick grenade (Model 24) and the American pineapple grenade (Mark II). It details their operational differences, including fuse mechanisms, explosive power versus shrapnel effectiveness, and handling. The video also briefly touches upon the OSS 'Beano' grenade and historical usage by various armies.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Lahti L33/39 antiaircraft machine gun, as demonstrated by Forgotten Weapons. The process involves removing a rear pin to detach the grip and spring assembly, followed by the bolt carrier and the barrel. The video highlights the recoil-operated action and specialized features of this Finnish design.

This video from Brownells, Inc. features experts from Rock Island Auction Company detailing the Raketenpanzerbüchse 54, commonly known as the Panzerschreck. It was a powerful German WWII anti-tank weapon inspired by the US M1 Bazooka but utilizing an 88mm shaped charge rocket capable of penetrating up to 8 inches of armor. The presentation highlights its historical context, technical specifications, and unique features like the blast shield and Finnish Army markings.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Finnish M76 Valmet rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the Finnish Army's service rifle and its design influences from the AK-47 and Galil. The presenter details its features, including a unique three-prong flash hider, a notably sharp bayonet with a reindeer hide sheath, a chrome-lined barrel, and an AK-like operating system. The discussion covers the evolution of its handguards and buttstock for the US market and its distinctive 'beer keg' proof stamp indicating a canceled government contract.

This entry analyzes the historical parallels between Finland's Winter War and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, drawing insights from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights similarities in motivations, overconfidence of the aggressor, logistical challenges due to terrain, and the effectiveness of defensive tactics like 'Motti'. The significant amount of captured equipment in both conflicts is also noted as a key parallel.

This entry details the Finnish LS-26 light machine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers initial range testing, highlighting its pleasant shooting characteristics despite muzzle climb, and delves into the critical role of the magazine loading machine due to difficult-to-load 20-round magazines. The guide also addresses the LS-26's notorious reliability issues, attributing them to tight tolerances and field maintenance challenges, and concludes with an assessment of its accuracy and controllability versus its practical limitations.

This video presents a survival scenario from December 1942 on the Eastern Front, pitting the Finnish M39 rifle against the German Kar98k with a Zf.41 scope. The viewer is placed in the role of a lone Finnish Sergeant behind Soviet lines after an ambush. The core decision is whether to choose the M39 with less ammunition but readily available, or the Kar98k with a full combat load and optic, but requiring time to gather ammo from fallen comrades. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons is also slated to participate in a discussion, adding an expert perspective to the historical and tactical implications of the choice.

This comprehensive overview, presented by firearms historian Ian McCollum, details the evolution of the Finnish Mosin Nagant rifle. It covers distinct models like the M91/24, M27, M28, M28/30, and the highly regarded M39, highlighting differences in procurement, markings, and technical specifications between the Finnish Army and Civil Guard.