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 reviews Damien Lewis' book, 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,' focusing on the exploits of Major Anders Lassen and early SOE operations during WWII. While not a technical firearms manual, the book provides an engaging historical account of unconventional warfare, highlighting the bravery and effectiveness of early special operations units. The review emphasizes the book's narrative quality and its value in understanding the foundations of modern special forces.

This video reviews the book 'Paradox' by David Baker and Roger Lake, detailing the life and inventions of Colonel G.V. Fosbury. It focuses on his groundbreaking Paradox rifle, a double-barrel shotgun featuring a rifled choke that allowed for accurate firing of both slugs and shot. The book also covers Fosbury's other inventions, including an exploding bullet and the Webley Fosberry automatic revolver, and explores various Paradox models produced by Holland & Holland across different bore sizes.