The P-38 Walter was a quality pistol. The MG-42 was scary!! I owned a P-38 and a fellow gunsmith had an MG-34, a MG-42 and many many other full auto weapons from both sides. Fun days on the range ❤❤
When saying the M40 Feldbluse, you are showing a M36 Feldbluse (or M40 with still made green color or a M40 that was on request changed to get that collar).
#1 why showing pictures of the m36 while talking about the m40 tunics? #2 the mp40 is not an assault weapon #3 The mg42 is not mentioned even though it could be the most popular german weapon of ww2 #4 The m39 egg grenades were more produced than the m24 stielhandgrenate #5 This is the first video where they claim the stg44 overheated a lot without quoting any source
G43 did had its component produced in German forced labor camps across Europe, but deliberate sabotage was few and far in between as the SS directly supervise these camps rather than industry companies. Most of its reliability issues stemmed from subpar maintenance from German regular troops, cheap parts, and its designs mostly copied from Soviet SVT rifles, which despite being better design than earlier German Semi-Auto G41, it still had its flaws and Soviet industries didn't go ahead to have them replace the more reliable Mosin rifles.
British SMLE ? Come on, don't post when you have no clue. British, Germans, Italy, Japan, and IS Marines ALL went to war with bolt action rifles. America and Soviet Union had a mix technically. Soviets had more bolt action and America had more semi
Good video. The STG44, however, wasn't used throughout the war. It was used from 1944 onward, and not that many were made when compared with the MP-40.
The development began with the mkb-42 which was first used on the eastern front in 1942 and fired from an open bolt. The next development was the mp43 in 1943 that was the same mechanically as the stg44 and only had a few minor production changes like the non stepped barrel and some changes with the stamping
You should check your facts more carefully. There are a number of errors in this. Eg, the 34 was not a heavy but a universal machine gun. I'm happy to help.
Funf fact, the MG34s successor the MG42 "bonesaw" was so effective, that todays MG3 are basically the same but with a controlled rate of fire and small Changes
@@Mygg_Jeager just googled it, MG3 1200 rpm, MG4 ~900rpm, MG42 1200 but some versions 1500-1800 rpm. Guess were both right here. I also heard the Myth that the MG42s RPM would rise with permanent fire/ no bursts, which was changed with the MG3 but couldnt find anything. But yeah differences between MG3 and MG42 are small :)
6:00 - And coincidentally, one of the most well-known cartoon villains of all time would be well-known for having the Walther P-38 pistol as his alternate mode. Pretty poetic.
Speaking of well-known villains, don't forget that whoever designed Darth Vader appears to have gotten some inspiration from the German infantry's Stahlhelm helmet. Their might be some modification but the resemblance is uncanny & undeniable.
In general battles in ww2 took place at a distance of about 400 m. The Mauser was perfect for this range . You guys watch to much movies and know too less, thats the problem
Well then you must not have read enough about pre-war Germany and WW2 as a whole. The chose it for (in no particular order) reliability cuz bolt action rifles are very much so, numbers and production quality as Mauser was a well known company known for their quality and they also had the means to crank out the numbers needed and still have the quality, COST PER UNIT is a huge factor fob obvious reasons, and also because other than SMG’s or what the Germans called MP’s literally translated to machine pistol, there were no full auto options and semi automatic rifles didn’t come out till 1943 with the stg which was far from perfect, expensive to make and heavy on time and resources which Germany was FAST running out of, plus hitter didn’t like it for some reason. While I agree that they should have put more effort and funding into the stg rife as soon as it came out to perfect, mass produce and equip it throughout their forces as it is superior and would have been a game changer had it came out earlier and been continually refined and alloyed more resources to produce and equip it. But to answer your question the answer is that it just wasn’t viable time and money wise and they wanted a weapon to equip the troops with that they knew would be reliable and that they could have enough of even if it wasn’t the very latest and greatest technology could offer rather than go with a new design that was expensive and mostly untested in frontline conditions that they would have had to continually work the bugs and kinks out of on the go.
The only thing to add here is a point about battle tactics. European armies favoured a doctrine of marksmanship over volume of fire, especially given the ranges of most engagements in that theatre (as mentioned above). High volumes of fire was/is very much an American doctrine, borne out of vastly superior resources (ammunition wasn't an issue) and, frankly, the fact that American troops were originally not trained to the same high standard. This remained an issue through the Vietnam era where about a third of the troops were hastily trained conscripts. Incidentally, even modern armies armed with intermediate "assault rifles" often have a designated marksman rifleman armed with a full-power weapon. This shows that the value of the original "marksmanship doctrine" has retained its value.
Get over yourself. It's NOT praise of weapons. It's society now. Up until the late 1980s most high schools actually had shooting teams. Public high schools! Kids played with realistic toy guns. Westerns and war movies were kids favorites. And yet you didn't have all the shootings and stuff we do now
The P-38 Walter was a quality pistol. The MG-42 was scary!! I owned a P-38 and a fellow gunsmith had an MG-34, a MG-42 and many many other full auto weapons from both sides. Fun days on the range ❤❤
How did you not include the P08 Luger or the Mg42?
There are to many guns
@@matthewbrowatzke6024 but those two are probably the most popular
No MG42 ?
No FG42 ?
When saying the M40 Feldbluse, you are showing a M36 Feldbluse (or M40 with still made green color or a M40 that was on request changed to get that collar).
You didn’t include the mortars they had , which was extensive.
They lost the war but their good looking uniforms and weapons won the war for ever !
#1 why showing pictures of the m36 while talking about the m40 tunics?
#2 the mp40 is not an assault weapon
#3 The mg42 is not mentioned even though it could be the most popular german weapon of ww2
#4 The m39 egg grenades were more produced than the m24 stielhandgrenate
#5 This is the first video where they claim the stg44 overheated a lot without quoting any source
Awesome video!
Excellent.
What Abt the Schiesmsser Machine Pistol that came out in 1944?
G43 did had its component produced in German forced labor camps across Europe, but deliberate sabotage was few and far in between as the SS directly supervise these camps rather than industry companies. Most of its reliability issues stemmed from subpar maintenance from German regular troops, cheap parts, and its designs mostly copied from Soviet SVT rifles, which despite being better design than earlier German Semi-Auto G41, it still had its flaws and Soviet industries didn't go ahead to have them replace the more reliable Mosin rifles.
What was the metal cylinder they carried on their backs for?
Gas mask
No, the germans didn´t have any TMG. none used 12,7 rounds
Neato
Greatest Army
I see 99% mythos on this channel , first time seeing something about history
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K43 Barbarossa..1941 Soviet’s had autorifle’s since 1938, (like 🇺🇸) G. Noticed last Cent. Bolt is OLD
1916 Stahlhelm , since 1.WW sorry,,
You should pay for better AI. This video is littered with errors. It is a waste of time for your viewers. I'd be happy to help....
Little brucie the whiner ☹️
@@NX6.2 lol
No FG42?
Just enough wrong to sound right.
Germany were the only army to go to war with a bolt action rifle
Wrong, the Japanese used the ariska a bolt action and the marines had 1903 Springfields
British SMLE ? Come on, don't post when you have no clue. British, Germans, Italy, Japan, and IS Marines ALL went to war with bolt action rifles. America and Soviet Union had a mix technically. Soviets had more bolt action and America had more semi
Afrika 'Corpse' 😂😂😂😂
An MP 40 was not an assault weapon it was a sub machine gun using a 9mm cartridge .
Good video. The STG44, however, wasn't used throughout the war. It was used from 1944 onward, and not that many were made when compared with the MP-40.
The development began with the mkb-42 which was first used on the eastern front in 1942 and fired from an open bolt. The next development was the mp43 in 1943 that was the same mechanically as the stg44 and only had a few minor production changes like the non stepped barrel and some changes with the stamping
it also was used on the westernfront, especially in the battle of the bulge and onwards, unlike said in the video
Spot on
You should check your facts more carefully. There are a number of errors in this. Eg, the 34 was not a heavy but a universal machine gun. I'm happy to help.
I think he's newer but I love it, not many dwell specifically so it's nice to see
I may be late for ww2, but i am never late watching your videos
Cool story
Ten round Mauser cartridge and the scope mounted on the trigger. Hmm.
wrong soo many times!
Stg44 best ever and mg42
overrated*
Where can I buy these for hobby purpose?
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Love this channel very informative 😎👍🇳🇿
Where is the Panzerschreck?
Thx from germany
Thank you!
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I HAVE a P-38, war trophy from my uncle who "captured it" at Ortona, Italy!!
Funf fact, the MG34s successor the MG42 "bonesaw" was so effective, that todays MG3 are basically the same but with a controlled rate of fire and small Changes
The rate of fire is unchanged, it's still 1200 RPM.
@@Mygg_Jeager just googled it, MG3 1200 rpm, MG4 ~900rpm, MG42 1200 but some versions 1500-1800 rpm. Guess were both right here.
I also heard the Myth that the MG42s RPM would rise with permanent fire/ no bursts, which was changed with the MG3 but couldnt find anything.
But yeah differences between MG3 and MG42 are small :)
@@Nudelllsuppei wonder if all their test on that MG was done with steel or brass cased ammo???
And STG-44 is a precessor of all modern assault rifles.
It's not a bone saw, it's a buzz saw, or zipper gun
What about the mp 38 , that was the first model
Hello
6:00 - And coincidentally, one of the most well-known cartoon villains of all time would be well-known for having the Walther P-38 pistol as his alternate mode. Pretty poetic.
1911 only Holy rider’s 😂
Speaking of well-known villains, don't forget that whoever designed Darth Vader appears to have gotten some inspiration from the German infantry's Stahlhelm helmet. Their might be some modification but the resemblance is uncanny & undeniable.
The mp40 is a submachine gun, not an assault rifle
Caryz weponds
Sehr Intressand
The narrator speaks as if this video were some kind of documentary intended for a 3rd grade audience.
...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!!
MP 40 & MG 34 where 2 decent firearms everything else they had was not for me
Stg 44 is the goat AR
@@elgringo8585 I would say it's the original to the AK-47 not the AR
Huh kar98k is wonderful
Would it be awesome and sick if all of military tanks have advanced homing missiles that both "track down and chases off" targets nor enemies lol👀😁😎✨
The MP40 was mainly issued to high ranking officers. When you se a movie where everyone is carrying a MP40 it is historicaly not accurate
Wrong.
Never could figure out why they chose a bolt action rifle for their main battle rifle....
In general battles in ww2 took place at a distance of about 400 m. The Mauser was perfect for this range . You guys watch to much movies and know too less, thats the problem
Well then you must not have read enough about pre-war Germany and WW2 as a whole.
The chose it for (in no particular order) reliability cuz bolt action rifles are very much so, numbers and production quality as Mauser was a well known company known for their quality and they also had the means to crank out the numbers needed and still have the quality, COST PER UNIT is a huge factor fob obvious reasons, and also because other than SMG’s or what the Germans called MP’s literally translated to machine pistol, there were no full auto options and semi automatic rifles didn’t come out till 1943 with the stg which was far from perfect, expensive to make and heavy on time and resources which Germany was FAST running out of, plus hitter didn’t like it for some reason. While I agree that they should have put more effort and funding into the stg rife as soon as it came out to perfect, mass produce and equip it throughout their forces as it is superior and would have been a game changer had it came out earlier and been continually refined and alloyed more resources to produce and equip it.
But to answer your question the answer is that it just wasn’t viable time and money wise and they wanted a weapon to equip the troops with that they knew would be reliable and that they could have enough of even if it wasn’t the very latest and greatest technology could offer rather than go with a new design that was expensive and mostly untested in frontline conditions that they would have had to continually work the bugs and kinks out of on the go.
The only thing to add here is a point about battle tactics. European armies favoured a doctrine of marksmanship over volume of fire, especially given the ranges of most engagements in that theatre (as mentioned above).
High volumes of fire was/is very much an American doctrine, borne out of vastly superior resources (ammunition wasn't an issue) and, frankly, the fact that American troops were originally not trained to the same high standard. This remained an issue through the Vietnam era where about a third of the troops were hastily trained conscripts.
Incidentally, even modern armies armed with intermediate "assault rifles" often have a designated marksman rifleman armed with a full-power weapon. This shows that the value of the original "marksmanship doctrine" has retained its value.
Oh ..NO.. not another praise of weaponry !! Then wonder why there's so much mayhem around.
Get over yourself. It's NOT praise of weapons. It's society now. Up until the late 1980s most high schools actually had shooting teams. Public high schools! Kids played with realistic toy guns. Westerns and war movies were kids favorites. And yet you didn't have all the shootings and stuff we do now
Ohh @6:07
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