Videos tagged with WWI History

This review covers the Browning Model 1910, a historically significant handgun chambered in .380 ACP and .32 ACP. The video highlights its production history from 1910 to 1983 in Belgium, its six-round capacity, and its triple safety features. The presenter notes its thin yet hefty all-steel construction and rudimentary sights, comparing its recoil spring design to the PPK and Makarov. The handgun's popularity across Europe and the US until the 1968 Gun Control Act is also discussed.

This video explores the Winchester Model D, a bolt-action rifle from the WWI era that served as a precursor to the famed Model 70. It highlights the Model D's design elements, including its cock-on-close action, Mauser-style flag safety, and aperture sights, noting its similarities to military rifles of the period. The presentation emphasizes the historical significance of the Model D in Winchester's sporting rifle lineage.

This video provides a practical demonstration of firing a vintage Colt M1911 pistol, a firearm with significant historical ties to World War I and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The presenter, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases safe handling practices, loading procedures with both vintage and modern ammunition, and the firearm's operation during a range session. The content contextualizes the M1911 within its historical service, highlighting its reliability and iconic status.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun, focusing on its slam-fire capability and historical significance. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, covers operation, testing with various ammunition types (birdshot and buckshot), and crucial handling techniques like the 6 o'clock hold for accuracy. It highlights the unique mechanics of the slam-fire action and offers insights into managing recoil and potential hazards.

This American Rifleman Television video segment, "Over There! Part 6: Soldiers, But Not Equal," delves into the experiences of African American soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. These soldiers, who earned the distinguished nickname "Harlem Hellfighters," fought bravely on the Western Front despite facing significant racial discrimination and inequality within the military structure. The video highlights their contributions and sacrifices, offering a crucial historical perspective on their service.

This video details the historical significance of Émile Driant's command post at Verdun during World War I. It highlights Driant's prescient warnings about the sector's vulnerability and the lack of fortifications, his role as a whistleblower, and his ultimate sacrifice. The content focuses on the historical context and Driant's actions rather than specific firearms instruction.

This video provides an overview of the Forgotten Weapons channel's mission, focusing on the mechanics and history of unusual firearms. Host Ian McCollum highlights the channel's diverse content, including military and commercial firearms, Q&A sessions, and book reviews, all supported by his extensive personal reference library and access to museum collections. Upcoming projects include content from the H&K Gray Room and Royal Armouries, a new book on French military firearms, and a WWI battlefield tour.

This video announces an upcoming WW1 battlefield tour in Belgium and France led by Ian, acting as the tour historian. The tour, organized by Military History Tours, will chronologically explore key WWI events and locations such as Ypres, Verdun, and Belleau Wood. The description highlights the transition from early war tactics to modern warfare and the historical significance of the sites. The tour cost covers lodging, entrance fees, transportation, and some meals, with airfare being the primary exclusion. The tour begins in Brussels and concludes in Paris. A full itinerary is available via a provided link.

This web-exclusive video previews the story of Pvt. Thomas C. Neibauer, an automatic rifleman with the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World War I. The video highlights his actions and his Medal of Honor award. It focuses on the historical context of his service and the bravery displayed in the Great War. The title explicitly mentions the Chauchat, an automatic rifle used during that era.

This video is a preview for the eighth-part "American Rifleman TV" series focused on the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I. The series aims to explore the battlegrounds where American soldiers fought and died during the Great War, offering a historical perspective on their experiences.

This web-exclusive preview focuses on the devastating impact of World War I artillery on the French village of Fleury, during the Battle of Verdun. Featuring Field Editor Martin K. A. Morgan, the video highlights how the intense shelling literally reshaped the landscape and destroyed the town, illustrating the horrific scale of warfare experienced by young American soldiers who entered the conflict.

This video promotes a crowdfunding campaign to fund the archaeological excavation of Hill 80, a well-preserved World War I German fortification in Wytschaete, Belgium. The fortification was occupied from 1914 to 1917 and has remained untouched since. The campaign, running until December 17th, seeks to support a team of professional battlefield archaeologists in their full-scale excavation planned for 2018. The uploader expresses personal interest and hopes to film the dig or its results if the fundraiser is successful, emphasizing they have no financial stake in the project.