Videos tagged with Small Arms of WWII

Forgotten Weapons is expanding to five videos weekly in 2024, introducing a new Sunday slot for diverse content. Due to YouTube's policies, exclusive 4K content will move to the independent 'History of Weapons & War' platform, launching as WeaponsAndWar.TV. This new service will host eight historical firearms channels ad-free. Upcoming projects include international collection visits and the 'Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union' book.

This video announces the release of a new book, "Small Arms of World War Two - United States," by Headstamp Publishing. Co-authored by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons and photographer James Rupley, the book delves into the history, development, and performance of American small arms from WWII. It covers handguns, submachine guns, rifles, machine guns, shotguns, and miscellaneous items, showcasing them with detailed photography in a premium hardback format. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these firearms evolved and influenced warfare during the conflict, from early revolvers and bolt-actions to the advent of select-fire rifles.

This video announces the release of 'Small Arms of WWII - United States' by Ian McCollum and Headstamp Publishing. The comprehensive 500-page book covers a wide array of American small arms from the era, including pistols, rifles, submachine guns, and heavy machine guns, with detailed photography and historical context. It is available for pre-order directly from the publisher.