Videos tagged with T-Gewehr 1918

The Mauser Tankgewehr M1918 was the world's first dedicated anti-tank rifle, a massive single-shot bolt-action weapon developed by Germany in WWI. Weighing nearly 38 pounds and over 5.5 feet long, it fired powerful 13.2x92mmR rounds designed to penetrate early tank armor. While effective against initial tank designs, its efficacy diminished as armor thickness increased, leading to the development of anti-tank machine guns.

This video provides an in-depth look at the German T-Gewehr 1918, a significant anti-tank rifle from World War I. It highlights its key features, including the powerful 13.2mm TuF caliber, single-shot operation, and Mauser bolt-action mechanism. The video is part of a WWI Primer series, indicating an educational focus on historical firearms and their development. It also includes calls to action for viewer support through Patreon and SubscribeStar.