Videos tagged with German Wehrmacht

This video showcases the Mauser Kar98k, specifically a caliber-converted model marked '7.62', being fired at a 200-yard steel target. The demonstration highlights the use of stripper clips for loading the 5-round internal magazine and the rifle's performance at range, confirming hits with a picture-in-picture overlay. The shooter's methodical approach and clear expertise are evident.

This video discusses the Vercors Resistance in WWII, focusing on Operation Montagnards, a planned Allied paratrooper drop that was ultimately cancelled. It highlights the strategic reasons behind the cancellation and the subsequent fate of the Vercors Maquis, who were largely unsupported and bravely fought against overwhelming German forces. The presenter also shares a personal connection by showcasing a Berthier carbine potentially linked to the Resistance, using it as a symbol of their heroism.

This video provides a detailed look at the Mauser Kar98k, a classic bolt-action rifle. It covers the rifle's historical significance as the standard German Wehrmacht service rifle from 1935 to 1945 and its 7.92x57mm Mauser caliber. The review includes a live-fire demonstration, showcasing the bolt action and loading with stripper clips, along with close-ups of its design and markings.