Why did the Nazis weaponize flare guns: The Sturmpistole with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson.
The video details the evolution of German flare guns into improvised anti-tank weapons, specifically the Kampfpistole and Sturmpistole. It highlights the modifications like rifled barrels and added buttstocks necessary to fire specialized HEAT rounds capable of penetrating significant armor. The discussion emphasizes the weapon's development context and its place in early handheld grenade launcher concepts.









