Videos tagged with Spigot Mortar

This guide details the assembly and basic operation of the British PIAT Mark 1, a World War 2 anti-tank weapon. It covers mounting the weapon on its bipod, understanding its internal spring-loaded spigot mortar mechanism, and adjusting the rear sights. The video also includes historical combat footage demonstrating its use.

This YouTube video focuses on the 178mm Hedgehog anti-submarine spigot mortar, a significant piece of World War II naval ordnance. The title highlights its immense size, posing the question of whether it's the "biggest mortar." The description, though brief, reinforces the focus on this specific weapon system within the context of military history, particularly concerning naval and army applications during WWII.

This guide details the operational technique for the PIAT anti-tank weapon, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique spigot mortar mechanism, the strenuous cocking procedure, projectile loading, and firing. The PIAT's design allowed for a large projectile without a heavy barrel, and its lack of backblast offered tactical advantages.