Videos tagged with Flak 38

This video provides an expert-level examination of the 20x138mm belted cartridge case, detailing its German origins in WWII anti-aircraft guns like the Flak 30 and Flak 38. It highlights the US capture and subsequent testing of this ammunition, leading to the domestic production of the 20mm T1 test round by the Worcester Stamped Metal Company in 1941. The content showcases detailed knowledge of historical ordnance and ammunition headstamps.

This video provides a comprehensive tour of the Croatian Homeland War Museum's vehicle and artillery park, showcasing a diverse array of military hardware. Expertly guided by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, the tour details equipment primarily sourced from the Yugoslav National Army (JNA), including Soviet, German, and American vehicles, alongside improvised Croatian designs. The collection spans from WWII-era guns to Cold War-era tanks and aircraft, offering significant historical and technical insights into the Croatian War of Independence.

This video showcases the loading of several historical military firearms onto a trailer for shipment. Featured items include the French 75mm Field Gun and the German Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun. The description indicates these are "military treasures" from Ordnance.com, suggesting a focus on collectible and historically significant weaponry. The content appears to be a demonstration of the logistics involved in moving such items.

This entry analyzes the use and intended use of specific firearms, primarily the FG-42 and Flak 38, within the film 'Saving Private Ryan.' It highlights discrepancies between the film's depiction and its novelization, detailing how original FG-42 rifles were rented for production but ultimately replaced by other weapons like the MG-42 and Flak 38 in key scenes. The analysis is presented by Ian McCollum, an expert firearms historian.