Videos tagged with The Great War

This video celebrates 300,000 subscribers and features a public podcast with Othais, Mae, and Blackpowder Kevin from IV8888. They discuss the origins of their show and a special project they are working on together, framed as 'the project of friendship.' While similar podcasts are typically for patrons, this one is made public. The description also includes links to their Patreon, Subscribestar, website, and other YouTube channels like IV8888, The Great War, Forgotten Weapons, and PhoenixPhart.

This documentary project, '16 Days in Berlin,' offers a day-by-day account of WWII's final European battle, inspired by personal history and aiming for unprecedented detail. It covers the immense scale of the conflict, involving millions of troops and civilians, and utilizes on-location filming and expert collaborations. Distribution will bypass platforms like YouTube to avoid censorship of graphic war content.

This video marks the 100th anniversary of the WW1 Armistice with an introduction to a new series of 2g-ACM match videos. The description highlights the historical significance of the Armistice, noting it was a ceasefire that ultimately led to WW2, and emphasizes the series' purpose in commemorating the end of 'The Great War.' The content will also feature details about the gear used in the upcoming matches, with a call for viewer support via Patreon.

This documentary delves into the history and specifications of the German 1871 Jägerbüchse and its carbine variant. It highlights their use in WWI, particularly in colonial theaters, and details their technical differences from standard infantry rifles. The video includes live-fire demonstrations and assessments of their historical significance.

This documentary details the Italian Vetterli 1870/87/15, a WWI conversion of an older black powder rifle. It covers the Salerno re-tubing process to adapt the rifle from 10.4mm to 6.5mm Carcano ammunition, crucial for WWI logistics. The video highlights modifications, variants, and includes a live fire demonstration with severe safety warnings due to catastrophic failures experienced during testing.

This WWI Primer episode from C&Rsenal delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Italian Vetterli-Vitali 1870/87 rifle. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the documentary is part of a series commemorating the centennial anniversary of World War I, with new episodes released every other Tuesday. The video features additional reading resources, original music, and collaborations with The Great War, Rock Island Auction, and DrakeGmbH for ammunition data.

This WWI Primer documentary from C&Rsenal explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Pedersen Device. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the video delves into this unique firearm accessory used during World War I. It features archival research by Andrew of Archival Research Group and references several books on the Springfield 1903 rifles and WWI infantry weapons. The content is supported by Patreon, Subscribestar, and merchandise sales, with original music by Melissa Hyman and safe range space provided by Triana Protection. This collaboration also involves The Great War and ammunition data from DrakeGmbH, with animation music from Vector Smash.

This video is a documentary from the C&Rsenal WWI Primer series focusing on the U.S. Springfield 1903 rifle. Othais and Mae explore the history, functionality, and demonstrate live fire of this iconic World War I firearm. The episode is part of a larger centennial commemoration series and includes references to relevant books, music, and collaborators like The Great War channel.

This documentary delves into the history and mechanics of the Winchester 1895 rifle, focusing on the Russian Contract variant used in WWI. It highlights John Moses Browning's innovative box magazine design, which allowed for high-power cartridges and improved balance. The video details the rifle's modifications for Russian service, including stripper clip guides and specific sights, and discusses its combat history and performance limitations.

The Frommer Stop was a compact Hungarian semi-automatic pistol designed by Rudolf Frommer and produced by FEG. It utilized a complex long recoil operating system, chambered in proprietary cartridges like 7.65x17mm and 9x17mm. Despite its innovative design and significant WWI production, it was known for difficult field stripping and a sensitive action.

This C&Rsenal WWI Primer documentary explores the Romanian Mannlichers, a classic firearm from World War I. The video features Othais and Mae delving into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of these rifles. Produced in honor of the WWI centennial anniversary, it's presented in collaboration with The Great War channel and includes additional historical reading material and original music.

This C&Rsenal WWI Primer documentary delves into the history, function, and live fire demonstration of the British Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle. Part of a series honoring the centennial anniversary of WWI, the video features Othais and Mae exploring this classic firearm. It includes support links for the creators, the Royal Armouries, and mentions additional reading on the Lee-Enfield, original and historical music, range safety, collaborations with The Great War channel, ammunition data sources, and Rock Island Auction for photos. The documentary aims to educate viewers about the firearms of World War I.