Videos tagged with Half-track

Dragonman's Military Museum offers guided tours starting April 26th, featuring an extensive collection of historical firearms, military vehicles, and ordnance spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The museum boasts operational vehicles, authentic weaponry, and detailed exhibits on pivotal historical events like the Battle of the Bulge and the Vietnam War. Tours are available on specific days and times for a cash admission fee, providing an educational and immersive experience into military history.

This video explores various historical military hardware, focusing on recoilless rifles and their unique gas-expulsion mechanism that negates recoil. It also touches upon the evolution of US military dog tags, helmet designs, and specialized vehicles like the Scout Car and early half-tracks. The presenter highlights the rarity and regulatory hurdles associated with owning such items.

This video showcases the process of winterizing a collection of military vehicles, specifically focusing on three half-tracks: the M2, M15, and M3. The creator explains their routine of preparing these vehicles for colder weather, noting they are kept in excellent running condition within a museum. The creator mentions starting this process earlier than usual this year and invites viewers to enjoy the demonstration. A link to purchase merchandise is also provided.

This video provides a museum-style tour of various military hardware, focusing on recoilless rifles and historical vehicles. The presenter details the origins and service history of the M40, M75, and M57 recoilless rifles, noting their use in major conflicts. Additionally, the tour covers a 1943 dog tag machine, a rare Tungsten Crane vehicle, and a scout car that led to the development of the half-track. The presenter emphasizes the destructive power of these weapons and the difficulty in legally owning them.

Dragonman provides a tour of his Colorado Springs Military Museum, highlighting a vast collection of military vehicles, uniforms, and artifacts spanning various conflicts. The museum features operational firearms, including M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, and machine guns, alongside numerous historical military vehicles like half-tracks, Jeeps, and Humvees. The tour emphasizes the operational status of many exhibits, with a significant portion of the museum's items being fully functional.

This video tours a collection of historical military hardware, focusing on artillery pieces and vehicles. The presenter details the function and history of 106mm and 75mm recoilless rifles, explaining the 'destructive device' classification for larger caliber weapons. He also showcases a 1943 dog tag machine and discusses its use, along with rare military vehicles like the Tuxedo Crane and an early Scout Car that evolved into the Half-Track.

This video showcases the process of starting up seven World War II-era half-track military vehicles. The uploader emphasizes their commitment to keeping these historical machines in running condition, starting them up at least twice a year despite their current museum confinement. One specific vehicle highlighted is an M3 half-track, manufactured by The White Trucking Company in 1943. The narrator anticipates having more space to maneuver and access the vehicles soon as building extensions at the military museum are nearing completion. The video aims to provide enjoyment to viewers.

This video preview announces an upcoming documentary focusing on six World War II half-track vehicles. The creators, a brother duo, are preparing to film the historical aspects of these vehicles. The description also includes information about museum tours available every Sunday and private weekday tours for groups of 15 or more, along with links to pre-purchase tickets and shop merchandise from Dragon's Armory.

This video documents the process of moving military vehicles, including half-tracks, M37 trucks, and M151 Jeeps, into a new extension of a museum. The owner plans to continue expanding the museum in the future by moving dirt throughout the winter. The museum's final tour for the year is scheduled for Veteran's Day, November 11th, at 10 a.m., presented as a way to honor soldiers.

This video introduces the 81mm mortar, highlighting its historical use in WWII and Korea, and its deployment from half-tracks. The description details its operational aspects, including a single-person firing requirement, an 89 lb weight, an effective range of 5700 meters, and a firing rate of 33 rounds per minute. It also mentions the legal requirements for ownership, involving a destructive device tax stamp. A future video demonstrating the mortar firing is promised.