Videos tagged with Victoria Cross

This episode of American Rifleman TV's 'Men & Guns of D-Day' commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day by focusing on the valor of Allied soldiers and the firearms they utilized. It highlights the story of CSM Stan Hollis, a recipient of the Victoria Cross. The 'Rifleman Review' segment features the Crimson Trace LS-250 Lasersaddle, while 'I Have This Old Gun' examines the Winchester Model 42 shotgun in .410 bore.

This video provides a book review of Damien Lewis' "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." The reviewer focuses on the exploits of Danish commando Anders Lassen and the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during WWII, detailing daring missions like stealing supply ships and raids across the English Channel. While not a general overview of SOE, the book is described as a riveting, first-person account of independent Special Forces operations, highlighting individual skill and motivation, though it also touches on the psychological toll of combat. The reviewer found the book highly engaging and motivating, offering a different perspective than typical academic histories.