Videos tagged with WWII Mortar

This video provides a demonstration of a World War II era mortar, showcasing its operation using a 2 3/4 inch shotgun shell as a propellant. The description highlights the limitations of this method, explaining that a live mortar shell would achieve significantly greater distances, over a mile and a half, and are rocket-propelled, negating the need for a shotgun shell. The video suggests that using a longer 3 1/2 inch shotgun shell or packing more powder would increase the projectile's range. The demonstration is presented as a quick overview from a military museum.