Videos tagged with WWII Ordnance
This video provides an expert-level examination of the 20x138mm belted cartridge case, detailing its German origins in WWII anti-aircraft guns like the Flak 30 and Flak 38. It highlights the US capture and subsequent testing of this ammunition, leading to the domestic production of the 20mm T1 test round by the Worcester Stamped Metal Company in 1941. The content showcases detailed knowledge of historical ordnance and ammunition headstamps.
This guide details the disassembly of a WWII-era 60mm M49A2 High Explosive mortar shell and its associated M52 fuze. It covers the removal of the fuze and ignition cartridge, emphasizing the need for specialized tools and extreme caution due to the hazardous nature of live ordnance. The process is demonstrated by an expert with high authority, highlighting proper handling techniques for historical military equipment.
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