Videos tagged with WWI Artillery

This video discusses the unconventional method of mounting WWI French 75mm field guns into tanks, specifically the Saint-Chamond. The primary focus is on how the original traverse mechanism, which uses a worm gear to slide the entire gun assembly left and right on its axle, was retained without modification when installed in the tanks. This approach, while functional for field artillery, presented unique challenges when integrated into armored vehicles.

This video provides an expert look at the 37mm Maxim 'Pompom' automatic cannon, a scaled-up Maxim machine gun. The presenter, Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details the Mark III variant, highlighting its 300 rpm rate of fire, water-cooling, belt-fed system, and unique clock-style mainspring. The historical context of its use in the Boer War and WWI, including its transition to anti-aircraft roles, is discussed, and the specific example is noted as being on display at the Canadian War Museum.