Videos tagged with Tankgewehr

This video tests the effectiveness of the German 1918 Tankgewehr against a replica of British WWI tank armor. Firing original armor-piercing ammunition, the 13.2mm round easily penetrated the steel plate, demonstrating the rifle's capability against early armored vehicles. The test highlights the significant advancements in anti-tank weaponry during World War I.

This video delves into the history and features of the Inglis Boys Mk I* Anti-Tank Rifle. Despite being largely obsolete upon its 1937 introduction, the rifle saw service with British and American forces in WWII, particularly against thinner-armored Japanese tanks in the Pacific. The description highlights its massive size (35 lbs, 5'2"), its .55 Boys caliber with a steel-core bullet capable of piercing .91" of armor, a 5-round detachable magazine, muzzle brake, and bipod. It also touches upon post-war imports and conversions to .50 BMG. The video references a range test by Forgotten Weapons.

This YouTube video is a book review of Tim Gale's "French Tanks in the Great War." The reviewer discusses the development and combat use of French tanks during World War I, focusing on the Schneider, St. Chamond, and the influential Renault FT-17. The book details the logistic and organizational aspects of French tank service, as well as their combat history drawn from military archives. The reviewer notes the book's coverage of German anti-tank weaponry and tactics, including the Tankgewehr. While not heavily focused on small arms, the video emphasizes the importance of understanding tanks for a comprehensive grasp of WWI.

The Mauser Tankgewehr M1918, the first anti-tank rifle, was tested against a British MkIV tank's armor. It successfully penetrated 12mm AR450 steel at 90 degrees with AP ammunition, causing significant spalling. However, at a 45-degree angle, increasing effective thickness to 16-17mm, the rifle failed to penetrate, highlighting the effectiveness of sloped armor.

The Mauser M1918 TankGewehr was the world's first anti-tank rifle, developed by Germany in response to Allied tanks in WWI. Chambered in the powerful 13.2x92mmR cartridge, it was a massive, single-shot bolt-action rifle designed to penetrate tank armor. Despite its effectiveness in wounding crews and damaging internal components, its extreme recoil made it punishing to fire.